UK Government May Mandate Pension Funds to Invest More in UK Assets, President-elect to Boost Returns

Nov 18, 2024, 05:21 AM

The UK government is considering measures that could compel pension funds to increase their investments in UK assets, according to reports from the Financial Times. This potential policy shift aims to enhance returns for retirement funds, particularly those investing in US assets, as noted by a pension fund executive. The discussions around this initiative come amid broader concerns regarding retirement wealth management and the impact of pension megafunds on individual retirement plans. While specific details on the implementation remain unclear, government officials have indicated that pension investment strategies may be revisited in the future, emphasizing the importance of tax relief provisions for pension contributions.