Section A
News feed
Judicial Review Update
03
Aug
2018
There was a short interim hearing for the Court to decide how any questions regarding the interpretation of the BTPS Rules should, as a matter of process, be dealt with.
Summary Funding Statement and an update on the closure of the Scheme
25
Jul
2018
The Trustee has published this year's Summary Funding Statement giving an update on the Scheme's funding position.
BT application for Judicial Review: Important update
18
Jun
2018
On 5 June 2018, the Trustee wrote to Section A and B members who are potentially affected by a court application currently being brought by BT.
BT application for a Judicial Review
07
Jun
2018
BT has applied to Court for a judicial review of an HM Treasury decision that could impact how pensions in payment are calculated for certain Section B members.
Responsible investment
The Trustee has a fiduciary responsibility to meet the Scheme's liabilities and as a long-term asset owner considers sustainable factors to improve long-term risk adjusted returns. The area of sustainability as defined by the Trustee covers long-term factors such as environmental, social and governance (ESG) and stewardship. For information about BTPS' Responsible Investment Policy please click here.
The importance of responsible investment is illustrated by the scheme being a founder signatory to the United Nations-backed Principles for Responsible Investment initiative (PRI). PRI provides a framework for investors to take ESG issues fully into account in their investment and ownership decisions and actions and the Trustee remains committed to its membership and active support of the organisation. Click here to view the BTPS’ PRI transparency report 2016.
The Trustee is also guided by the requirements of the Financial Reporting Council’s Stewardship Code for UK institutional investors. For further information click here.