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J Sainsbury Pension Fund
The J Sainsbury Pension Scheme was established in 1992. Michael McNie serves as chair of its trustee board and investment committee. The scheme receives...
J Sainsbury Pension Fund
The J Sainsbury Pension Scheme was established in 1992. Michael McNie serves as chair of its trustee board and investment committee. The scheme receives sponsorship from J Sainsbury plc. The scheme allocates across real estate and fixed income. It holds the Sainsbury's Property Investment Pool of supermarket assets in the United Kingdom. It also maintains a joint venture with PECO-ARC in US grocery-anchored centers. A 2023 bulk annuity policy with Legal & General covers £5.5B of liabilities. The fund participates in listed equities including Aquila Energy Efficiency Trust and Schroder Asian Total Return Investment Company. The scheme employs Willis Towers Watson as investment advisor and State Street as global custodian. It maintains membership in the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association. In September 2024 the investment committee attended ESG training on stewardship and net zero alignment. The scheme operates under a trustee structure with J Sainsbury plc as corporate sponsor. This separation governs funding decisions and liability management.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
1992
AUM
£1.0B
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
London
Corporate office
33 Charterhouse Street, London, England, EC1M 6HA
Principals
Michael McNie
Chair of the Trustee Board and Investment Committee
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at J Sainsbury Pension Fund?
Michael McNie chairs the trustee board and investment committee. Willis Towers Watson serves as investment advisor.
Does J Sainsbury Pension Fund participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The scheme holds direct real estate assets and a US joint venture. It also maintains listed equity positions and a bulk annuity contract.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
The scheme is sponsored by J Sainsbury plc to fund pension benefits for its employees.
What is J Sainsbury Pension Fund's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
No direct co-investment activity with external GPs is recorded in available data.
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