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Apology for Formatting Issue in Recent Member Newsletter
09/12/2025
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We would like to apologise to members for a formatting error affecting the most recent newsletter. Unfortunately, this issue means that when the newsletter is opened in some desktop email platforms, the title text appears white and is not visible.
Please note that the full newsletter can still be viewed clearly by clicking the “View in browser” button at the top of the email. Alternatively, you can access the latest version in PDF format directly on our website here: https://www.sypensions.org.uk/News/Newsletters
We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused and thank you for your understanding.
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SYPA In Focus 2025 – Watch Our Latest Member Update
02/12/2025
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Following the success of last year’s SYPA In Focus video, which was viewed by over 3,000 members, we’re pleased to share this year’s update.
SYPA In Focus 2025 is a short video designed to keep you informed about SYPA’s latest developments, investment performance, and key updates from the past year. It replaces our traditional Annual General Meeting (AGM), giving our members and other stakeholders the flexibility to stay up to date at a time and place that suits you
🎥 Watch the 2025 SYPA In Focus video here.
Ahead of this year’s video, we invited members to submit questions, which over 100 of you did. Many of these have been answered directly in the video, and we’ve also published a downloadable Q&A document that addresses additional topics raised. (This can be downloaded using the button at the end of the article)
You can also find more detailed information in our 2024/2025 Annual Report, TCFD Report 2025, and Stewardship Report 2025, all available on our website.
After watching, we’d love to hear your feedback. Please take a few moments to complete our short survey: https://bit.ly/SYPAInFocus25Feedback . Your views help us continue improving and ensure members remain at the heart of everything we do.
If you have any further questions, please contact our Customer Services team at customerservices@sypa.org.uk, and they’ll arrange a response from the appropriate team.
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Link for the mypension deferred member session on Wednesday 26th November at 5.30 pm online
25/11/2025
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Here is the link for the upcoming mypension deferred members online session on 26 November 2025 at 5.30 pm: https://vimeo.com/event/5305420?fl=so&fe=fs
If you haven't joined our online sessions before please follow the steps below to set up a free account to view the session.
If you’re new to our pension sessions, you will need to create a free account with Vimeo in order to view the online live stream of the presentation and to submit your questions using the chat function during the session.
How do I register?
It takes just a few minutes to register and its free to do, we suggest doing this about 10 minutes before the session starts to give you time to get logged in.
Follow our 5 easy steps below to get started:
- You will need to either click the link for the event on the email we have previously sent inviting you to the session, and you will get a log in / sign up pop up or click here: https://vimeo.com/ and use the grey ‘join’ button in the top right of the screen.
- From here you can register by entering your name, email address and then you will set a password which must be at least 8 characters long and contain at least one number and one symbol. For example: password9!
- It will then log you in, if you accessed through the link for the session, you will be ready to go on the right screen.
- If not, you will need to find that link on your emails and then you may need to log in again using your new Vimeo account details.
- You will then see the screen that will show the presentation. If that chat box isn’t already open, click on the ‘chat’ icon on the right hand side of the screen to open up the chat box to ask any questions you may have during the presentation.
If you can't make it a recording will be available on the website after the session and we will send out our dates in January for the 2026 pension sessions.
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Link for the upcoming online Planning for Retirement session on Tuesday 11 November 2025 at 5.30 pm
10/11/2025
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Here is the link for the upcoming Planning for Retirement online session on 11 November 2025 at 5.30 pm: https://vimeo.com/event/5305412?fl=so&fe=fs
If you haven't joined our online sessions before please follow the steps below to set up a free account to view the session.
If you’re new to our pension sessions, you will need to create a free account with Vimeo in order to view the online live stream of the presentation and to submit your questions using the chat function during the session.
How do I register?
It takes just a few minutes to register and its free to do, we suggest doing this about 10 minutes before the session starts to give you time to get logged in.
Follow our 5 easy steps below to get started:
- You will need to either click the link for the event on the email we have previously sent inviting you to the session, and you will get a log in / sign up pop up or click here: https://vimeo.com/ and use the grey ‘join’ button in the top right of the screen.
- From here you can register by entering your name, email address and then you will set a password which must be at least 8 characters long and contain at least one number and one symbol. For example: password9!
- It will then log you in, if you accessed through the link for the session, you will be ready to go on the right screen.
- If not, you will need to find that link on your emails and then you may need to log in again using your new Vimeo account details.
- You will then see the screen that will show the presentation. If that chat box isn’t already open, click on the ‘chat’ icon on the right hand side of the screen to open up the chat box to ask any questions you may have during the presentation.
If you can't make it a recording will be available on the website after the session and we will send out our dates in January for the 2026 pension sessions.
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South Yorkshire Pensions Authority Publishes 2024/25 Annual Report
10/11/2025
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South Yorkshire Pensions Authority (SYPA) has published its audited 2024/25 Annual Report, highlighting another year of progress, strong governance, and commitment to responsible investment on behalf of nearly 180,000 members and 600 employers.
Key achievements include:
- Local Investment: Launch of two £20 million Place-Based Impact Investment Funds to support South Yorkshire businesses and jobs.
- Climate Action: £525 million invested in climate opportunities, renewables, and natural capital as part of SYPA’s Net Zero journey.
- Award-Winning Innovation: Winner of the Investment Innovation Award for Project Chip, a £260 million natural capital initiative with Royal London.
- Strong Governance: An independent review by Aon rated SYPA’s governance as “excellent”.
- Leadership Update: Director George Graham announced his retirement after seven years leading the Authority.
Councillor Donna Sutton, Chair of SYPA, said: “This year’s report showcases our commitment to delivering long-term value for members while investing responsibly and locally to benefit the region.”
Alongside the report, SYPA has also released its Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) for 2025 and 2025 Stewardship Reports, further demonstrating transparency and accountability. These can be found in the document library on the SYPA In Focus page on the website here.
SYPA’s 2024/25 In Focus video update and detailed Q&A will be published in early November, offering members an accessible overview of this year’s achievements, it can also be accessed using the link above but look out for a separate update on this next week.
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