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SYPA To Launch Responsible Investment Survey to Gather Member Views 30/01/2025
Responsible Investment Review

South Yorkshire Pensions Authority (SYPA) is inviting its members to share their views on responsible investment as part of the upcoming review of our Investment Strategy. We are committed to ensuring that our approach considers the priorities and concerns of our members, and your feedback could play a role in shaping the future direction of our investments.

On Tuesday 19th February 2025, members will receive an email containing a link to the Responsible Investment Survey. The survey will be open for three weeks, providing plenty of time to have your say.

To ensure the process is both independent and robust, the survey is being conducted on our behalf by TLF, an experienced research organisation. Your responses will be handled with the utmost care and confidentiality and will remain anonymous. TLF adheres to GDPR regulations, the Market Research Society (MRS) Code of Conduct, the Data Protection Act and is ISO:27001(Information Security) accredited.

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SYPA Responds to Stakeholders on Oscar Mayer dispute 24/01/2025
Hollis Croft Building

Cllr Jayne Dunn the Chair of South Yorkshire Pensions Authority has responded to concerns raised by and on behalf of scheme members about the behaviour of Pemberton an asset manager and a significant lender to Oscar Mayer a food production business based in Wrexham which is engaged in a “fire and rehire” dispute. 

You can download the full response below. 
 

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Our Pension Sessions for Members Are Back for 2025! 22/01/2025
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Our Pension Sessions for Members Are Back for 2025 and this year, we’re doing things a bit differently. Our sessions will no longer be hybrid and will be either in person or online, making it easier for you to choose the format that works best for you. The booking form will clearly show the sessions available for each option, so booking your place has never been simpler.

Our in-person sessions will be delivered live from our events room at Oakwell House by our knowledgeable Customer Services team, covering a range of pensions topics for members of all ages and stages in your retirement journey.

We’re also hosting three online sessions in collaboration with Jenny, a finance specialist from the Money and Pensions Service, who offers a range of free tools and support. These include:

  1.  A special International Women’s Day (IWD) session in March for female members, exploring the gender pay and pensions gaps, as well as money and the menopause.
  2. Two sessions in the Autumn focusing on how to get the most out of your money and pension.


We will also be advertising sessions in two blocks, February to June and July to November, so if you can’t attend a session in the first half of the year lookout for new dates been added in the summer. 

To Book a Place
Simply use the online form here to book onto your preferred session. Please note they are no longer hybrid.  
If you are booked on in person and can no longer make it, please email customerservices@sypa.org.uk, and a member of our team will cancel your place. You don’t need to cancel online bookings.
Please also note:

  • We have capacity for 30 guests in person for our general sessions and 15 guests for in-person mypension sessions.
  • Online sessions have hundreds of places available, so there’s plenty of room!
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SYPA Responds to Government’s Consultation on the Future of the Local Government Pension Scheme 14/01/2025
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South Yorkshire Pensions Authority has published its response to the Government’s consultation launched following the Mansion House speech last November, which sets out proposals for changes to the way in which the investment pools in which all LGPS funds participate operate and the way in which individual funds are governed as well as proposals intended to increase the level of investment in local areas.

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South Yorkshire Pensions Authority Appoints Northern Trust as New Custodian 09/01/2025
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South Yorkshire Pensions Authority (SYPA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Northern Trust as the new Custodian for the South Yorkshire Pension Fund. This appointment marks a significant step in enhancing the security of the Fund's £11 billion investment assets, while improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the way we manage our assets.

A key factor in this decision was Northern Trust’s existing relationship with the Border to Coast Pensions Partnership. This connection will enable closer collaboration between SYPA and the pool, strengthening an already productive partnership and ensuring alignment in delivering value to our members and stakeholders.

Will Goddard, Head of Finance and Performance at SYPA, highlighted the benefits of the new partnership:
“This is a great opportunity for the Fund to benefit from Northern Trust’s extensive experience within the LGPS and innovative approach to custodial services. We’re looking forward to building a strong and productive relationship that supports our long-term objectives for the benefit of the South Yorkshire LGPS scheme members.”

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