Investment principles

The Statement of investment principles (SIP) sets out how Nest will invest members’ money.

It outlines the broad principles and policies that govern how Nest makes its investment decisions. It also demonstrates Nest’s commitment to managing its assets effectively and appropriately for all of its members.

The SIP outlines:

how the investment governance processes of Nest work
how Nest Retirement Date Funds work
what other fund choices we offer
Nest Corporation’s approach to responsible investing
how assets are managed
Nest Corporation’s approach to risk

Download Nest’s Statement of investment principles

There are a number of other policies and frameworks that Nest has developed to help us deliver our investment strategy and guide our decision making. These can be found below:

Nest's investment beliefs
Nest’s objectives and principles for investing responsibly
Nest’s divestment policy
Nest’s UK voting and engagement standards
Nest’s Global voting and engagement standards
Nest’s conflicts of interest standards
Nest’s statement of compliance with the Financial Reporting Council Stewardship Code
Nest's securities lending policy
Nest's climate change policy
Nest's tobacco free position paper

Last updated: 03/21

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