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Asset-allocation power diluted in UK pensions bill, in bid to get lawmakers’ approval

By Sofia Gerace ( April 22, 2026, 16:04 GMT | Insight) -- The UK government has further diluted its proposed powers over pension fund asset allocation, following pushback from lawmakers in Britain’s upper chamber. Pensions minister Torsten Bell said the latest proposal would bring forward by three years the sunset clause for the reserve power, which allows the government to force certain pension schemes to invest a minimum percentage of assets in specific areas.The UK government has further diluted its proposed powers over pension fund asset allocation, following pushback from lawmakers in Britain’s upper chamber....

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