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ACCESS Pool
ACCESS Pool is a 2016 organisation that manages pooled assets for local government pension schemes in South-Eastern counties. It partners with pension schemes...
ACCESS Pool
ACCESS Pool is a 2016 organisation that manages pooled assets for local government pension schemes in South-Eastern counties. It partners with pension schemes in Cambridgeshire, East Sussex, Essex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Norfolk, West Northamptonshire Council, Suffolk, and West Sussex. Its sector focus is private equity in natural resources.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
2016
AUM
$50B
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
Maidstone
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who are the member authorities of ACCESS Pool?
Eleven local authorities participate, including Essex County Council, Hampshire County Council, Kent County Council, Hertfordshire County Council, Cambridgeshire County Council, Norfolk County Council, Suffolk County Council, West Sussex County Council, East Sussex County Council, West Northamptonshire Council and Isle of Wight Council.
How does ACCESS Pool structure its real estate exposure?
Real estate mandates include the ACCESS UK Core Fund and ACCESS Global Indirect Fund, both managed by CBRE Investment Management, plus a Legal & General affordable housing allocation and an Orchard Street decarbonisation strategy.
Which external managers run infrastructure assets for ACCESS Pool?
Infrastructure investments are managed by IFM Investors and J.P. Morgan through pooled vehicles.
Does ACCESS Pool commit to private equity funds?
Yes. Mandates exist with Adams Street Partners and HarbourVest Partners.
What professional networks does ACCESS Pool belong to?
The pool participates in LAPFF, PLSA, PRI and IIGCC.
Who provides custody and ACS operation services?
Northern Trust acts as custodian and depositary. Waystone Group operates the Authorised Contractual Scheme.
What recent governance activity has ACCESS Pool undertaken?
In June 2025 the pool convened a Joint Committee Meeting to address governance, pooling progress and investment strategy.
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