Truell: I want to pool public sector pensions into six £40bn funds
Former LPFA chief Edmund Truell tells PP about his radical plans for public sector pensions
Edmund Truell, the London mayor's pensions adviser, has big ambitions to shake up all public sector pensions. The former LPFA chief speaks to Stephanie Baxter.
Key points Warns current structures are failing and deficits are gigantic Wants to create six investment pools of around £40bn-£50bn each PPF, NHS scheme and even private sector funds...
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