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British Coal Pension Schemes

The BCSSS is one of the largest occupational pension schemes in the UK, providing benefits for over 45,000 pensioners and deferred members. In 1994 the Scheme was closed following the privatisation of the industry.

Country

United Kingdom

AUM

$11

Performance (%, 1YR)

1.07

Chief Investment Officer

Mark Walker

Chair

Cheryl Agius

Asset allocation
Website
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Asset allocation as of March 31, 2025. All information is as per the most recent annual report or other publicly available data via the fund's website

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