The East Sussex Pension Fund are seeking the views of members, employers and other key stakeholders on our new Investment Strategy Statement (ISS). The updated ISS has been developed with our independent investment and risk advisers and pooling partners. The ISS was approved for consultation by our Pensions Committee on the 1 October 2026.
What is an Investment Strategy Statement?
An ISS is a policy that details how the Fund’s assets are invested.
This includes:
It also explains how decisions are governed, how performance is monitored, and how implementation is overseen, including pooling arrangements with our pooling partner, Border to Coast Pensions Partnership.
Why has it changed?
In June 2026, the Government published new guidance on preparing and maintaining an Investment Strategy Statement. The revised framework introduced new requirements relating to investment objectives, risk management, stewardship, ESG considerations, and local investment priorities. The updated guidance also places greater emphasis on the relationship between LGPS funds and their Pools.
To reflect these changes, East Sussex Pension Fund has reviewed and updated its ISS, to ensure that it continues to support the long-term interests of the Funds members and employers.
The new draft ISS
Link to Investment Strategy Statement (for feedback)
Consultation timeframes
This is your opportunity to review the Fund's investment strategy and tell us what you think before the document is finalised.
Feedback should be emailed to [email protected] by the closing date of 20 November 2026.
Following the conclusion of the consultation period we will analyse feedback. Where appropriate, this will be reflected in the final published document, which will be provided to our Pensions Committee on the 18 February 2027.