Rachel Reeves’s Plan to Mandate Pension Fund Investments Was Always a Mistake
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- Category: Business
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 13:55 UTC
- Sources: The Guardian Business
UK politician Rachel Reeves's proposal to mandate how pension funds invest has been widely criticized as a mistake. Fiduciary duty requires pension managers to prioritize their clients' interests, not domestic economic growth.
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