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UK Pension Funds Commit £50 Billion to Local Investment

5/13/2025

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Seventeen of Britain's largest pension funds are stepping up to invest a staggering £50 billion in UK businesses and infrastructure by 2030 through the Mansion House Accord. This ambitious initiative requires a minimum of 10% of defined contribution default funds to flow into private markets, with 5% specifically earmarked for UK assets, highlighting the vital role of government support in reaching these goals.

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Seventeen of Britain's largest pension funds are stepping up to invest a staggering £50 billion in UK businesses and infrastructure by 2030 through the Mansion House Accord. This ambitious initiative requires a minimum of 10% of defined contribution default funds to flow into private markets, with 5% specifically earmarked for UK assets, highlighting the vital role of government support in reaching these goals.