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BT Pension Scheme (BTPS)

The BT Pension Scheme (BTPS or the Scheme) is the largest company pension scheme in the UK and one of the largest pension funds in Europe. A defined benefit pension scheme for employees, former employees and dependants of BT Group plc (BT) and some of its associated companies, the Scheme closed to new members in 2001 and to future accrual for most members in June 2018.

Country

United Kingdom

AUM ($B, AS AT DATE OF ASSET ALLOCATION)

$57

Performance (%, 1YR)

-15.7

Chief Executive

Morten Nilsson

Chief Investment Officer

Wyn Francis

Chair

Otto Thoresen

Asset allocation

15.8% Equities

9.4% Property

16% Other Growth Assets

27.5% Investment Grade Credit

8% Secure Income

23.3% Government Bonds and Cash

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