The evolving role of property in pension funds

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Over the last 50 years, there has been a steady downward trend in property asset allocation. Charlotte Moore explores how scheme attitudes are changing

Pension scheme allocations to property have remained broadly static at around 8% for the past 10 years, according to UBS Asset Management's Pension Fund Indicators for 2017. This is a small improve...

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