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Bedfordshire Pension Fund
Bedfordshire Pension Fund is a local government pension scheme administered by the Bedford Borough Council, established in 1974. It covers eligible local...
Bedfordshire Pension Fund
Bedfordshire Pension Fund is a local government pension scheme administered by the Bedford Borough Council, established in 1974. It covers eligible local government employees' future pension entitlements. The scheme is funded through employee and employer contributions, as well as investment earnings.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
1974
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
Bedford
Corporate office
Bedford, United Kingdom
Principals
Doug McMurdo
Chair of the Pension Fund Committee
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Bedfordshire Pension Fund?
Doug McMurdo chairs the Pension Fund Committee. Hymans Robertson acts as investment advisor. Decisions are executed through the Border to Coast Pensions Partnership pool.
How does Bedfordshire Pension Fund source proprietary deal flow?
The fund participates in pooled vehicles managed by Border to Coast and external managers including Gresham House and Capital Dynamics. It does not run an internal origination program.
Does Bedfordshire Pension Fund participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The fund commits to pooled funds such as Border to Coast Global Real Estate Fund and Gresham House British Sustainable Infrastructure Fund II. Direct holdings are limited to its ownership in Border to Coast Pensions Partnership.
What investment stages does Bedfordshire Pension Fund typically target?
The fund targets secondaries and existing infrastructure and real estate funds. It does not focus on early-stage venture or growth equity.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
The fund is a public defined-benefit scheme for local government employees in Bedfordshire. Assets derive from employer and employee contributions plus investment returns.
Does Bedfordshire Pension Fund maintain philanthropic structures, and how are they separated?
No philanthropic structures are disclosed. The fund focuses solely on pension liabilities and investment returns.
What is Bedfordshire Pension Fund's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
The fund invests as a limited partner in pooled funds and does not execute separate co-investment mandates outside the Border to Coast structure.
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