The London Borough of Sutton Pension Fund recently published its Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2025. The report details the Fund’s financial performance, investment strategy, and governance for the 2024/25 fiscal year.
Manager Appointments and Terminations
During the 2024/25 fiscal year, the London Borough of Sutton Pension Fund terminated its mandate with the M&G Alpha Opportunities Multi Asset Credit Fund. The funds from this mandate were reallocated to existing accounts with the Legal & General Index Linked Gilts Fund and the LCIV Multi Asset Credit Fund. Additionally, the remaining balance in the LCIV Diversified Growth Fund (Baillie Gifford) was drawn down to support capital calls for existing investments in infrastructure, impact, and private debt funds. As of March 31, 2025, the market value of the M&G Alpha Opportunities Fund and the LCIV Diversified Growth Fund was £0. The market value of the Legal & General Over 5 Year Index Linked Gilts Fund increased from £47,081k to £71,885k, and the LCIV Multi Asset Credit Fund (CQS & PIMCO) increased from £31,678k to £104,091k. (Source: London Borough of Sutton Pension Fund Annual Report 2024/25, page 19)
Allocation Changes
For the fiscal year 2024/25, the London Borough of Sutton Pension Fund’s actual asset allocation saw shifts. Equities decreased from 59% to 55%, while Bonds increased from 5% to 8%. Multi Asset Credit increased from 10% to 11%. Diversified Growth was reduced from 2% to 0%. Property decreased from 5% to 4%. Infrastructure increased from 7% to 8%. Private Debt increased from 3% to 4%. Impact increased from 2% to 3%. Cash increased from 7% to 8%. (Source: London Borough of Sutton Pension Fund Annual Report 2024/25, page 17)
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