Agenda

Requests to speak at the Committee on a matter within its terms of reference must be made in writing to the clerk named on the front of this agenda by 5pm two working days before the meeting.

To approve as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting held on 2 December 2024.

Report of the Executive Director Corporate Services

At the Council meeting held on 20th January 2025, a petition was presented regarding investments in companies potentially linked to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

During the meeting, the Chair of the Pension Committee proposed, and the Council agreed, that the matters outlined in the petition be referred back to the Pension Committee for further review. Additionally, the broader issue of responsible investment was to be examined in conjunction with this petition.

This report has been prepared to provide the Pension Committee with the necessary information for their deliberation. It addresses the concerns raised in the petition and includes details on current responsible investment practices and provides information for the Pension Committee to consider the points referred to Pension Committee.

Report of the Executive Director Corporate Services.

This report presents the performance of the Pension Fund investment portfolio and that of the individual investment managers for the quarter ended 31 December 2024.

Report of the Executive Director Corporate Services.

This report brings Members up to date with engagement activity undertaken by the Fund and on its behalf by LAPFF (the Local Authority Pension Fund Forum) since the last Committee meeting. This work is important to the Fund’s ambition to be a fully engaged investor and demonstrates its commitment to Responsible Investment and engagement in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues as the Fund works to maximise returns on investment.

Report of the Executive Director Corporate Services.

This report reviews the proxy voting carried out on behalf of the Pension Fund from 1^st January 2024 to 31^st December 2024.  Advisory services are provided by Pensions & Investment Research Consultants Ltd (PIRC).

Report of the Executive Director Corporate Services.

This report sets out the proposed guidelines and forms the policy on which the Fund will vote its shares held in underlying investments.

Report of the Executive Director Corporate Services.

This report provides a quarterly update on developments at the London Collective Investment Vehicle (CIV) in creating sub-funds for the spectrum of asset classes, on-boarding of assets and development of the CIV’s staff resource. Progress with the London CIV contributes to the Government’s pooling agenda and drive to reduce costs in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

Report of the Executive Director Corporate Services

This report provides Camden Pension Committee with an update on the Government’s consultation on the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) entitled "Fit for the Future." The consultation, initiated by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC), aims to strengthen LGPS investment management by addressing issues of fragmentation and efficiency. This report summarises the key proposals and Camden’s response.

Report of the Executive Director Corporate Services.

This report details the Pension Fund cash flow and membership statistics for the previous year and over the longer term.

Report of the Executive Director Corporate Services.

The Pension Fund is required to produce an Annual Report under the Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations 2013. This report presents the 2023/24 Annual Report to the Pension Committee.

Report of the Executive Director Corporate Services.

This report sets out items scheduled for future agendas of this Committee together with a record of training/ meetings attended and a list of future training opportunities.