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Strathclyde Pension Fund
Strathclyde Pension Fund was established in 1974 as a Local Government Pension Scheme in Glasgow. The Strathclyde Pension Fund Committee decides investment...
Strathclyde Pension Fund
Strathclyde Pension Fund was established in 1974 as a Local Government Pension Scheme in Glasgow. The Strathclyde Pension Fund Committee decides investment strategies with advice from the Investment Advisory Panel. Glasgow City Council administers the fund.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
1974
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
Glasgow
Corporate office
6th Floor, Capella Building 60 York Street, G2 8JX
Principals
Jacqueline Gillies
Chief Investment Officer
Richard Bell
Convener of the Strathclyde Pension Fund Committee
Richard McIndoe
Director
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Strathclyde Pension Fund?
The Strathclyde Pension Fund Committee sets investment policy. Jacqueline Gillies serves as Chief Investment Officer. An Investment Advisory Panel provides external advice.
How does Strathclyde Pension Fund source proprietary deal flow?
The fund commits to private equity and venture managers active in the UK. It also builds direct property holdings and impact investments through internal mandates.
Does Strathclyde Pension Fund participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The fund makes both fund commitments and direct investments. Private equity exposure occurs through managers such as ICG, Maven Capital Partners, and Palatine Private Equity. Direct property assets are held outright.
What investment stages does Strathclyde Pension Fund typically target?
The fund targets buyout, growth, and venture capital strategies through its private equity allocations. Early stage exposure appears via commitments such as Epidarex Capital IV LP.
Which sectors does Strathclyde Pension Fund explicitly avoid?
No explicit exclusions are stated in available records. The fund maintains diversified exposure across energy, real estate, infrastructure, and life sciences.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
The fund receives contributions from participating local government employers and employees within the Strathclyde region. It functions as a defined benefit scheme for public sector workers.
Does Strathclyde Pension Fund maintain philanthropic structures, and how are they separated?
No separate philanthropic vehicles are disclosed. Impact objectives are pursued inside the Direct Impact Portfolio through investments in renewables and affordable housing.
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