Lack of transparency in pension fund investments will 'lead to civil unrest'

James Phillips
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The combination of lack of trust, poor transparency, and inadequate retirement funds will cause "civil unrest" in the next few decades, Andy Agathangelou warns.

Speaking at a Transparency Task Force event today, the pressure group's founder said the financial sector needs to boost transparency to improve trust in the industry, thereby improving saving rate...

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