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Latest news from Avon Pension Fund

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We’re upgrading my pension online – what’s new?

4 November 2025

Your new online account will be more secure, easier to use and offer a better online experience - making it easy to stay in control of your pension.

Launching our first local impact report

23 October 2025

We’re pleased to release our first local impact report. It shows the positive social and environmental impact Avon Pension Fund has had since it started investing locally in 2024.

Publication of member survey results on Aerospace and Defence investments

9 October 2025

We’ve published results from a recent member survey which sought views on whether the Fund should continue or cease investing in Aerospace & Defence companies. The survey was conducted online with members between 4 - 22 September 2025.

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my pension online - upgrade 24th November 2025