UK set to create new pension megafunds with aim of unlocking $100 billion for investment
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'New pension megafunds plan will unlock billions for investment in infrastructure,' says Labour Minister
The UK Government plans to create pension megafunds that could unlock billions of pounds for infrastructure investment, Pensions Minister Emma Reynolds has told GB News. The initiative aims to consolidate existing pension schemes into larger funds capable of making substantial investments in major projects across Britain.
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Pension 'megafunds' to be created to boost investment and economic growth
Pension "megafunds" are set to be created to help unlock billions of pounds of investment in businesses and infrastructure. Rachel Reeves will use her first Mansion House speech as Chancellor to outline the pensions shake-up.
UK Government Launches Pension Megafunds to Boost Economic Growth and Infrastructure
The UK government is set to implement major reforms in the pension sector by consolidating assets into “pension megafunds,” aimed at unlocking investment for critical infrastructure and fast-growing businesses.
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