Scheme regulation starving global economy of long-term capital

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Regulatory constraints on pension funds are stifling the availability of long-term capital in the global economy, the World Economic Forum says.

The global engagement lobbying organisation said mark-to-market accounting standards and strict solvency rules are encouraging pension fund investors to focus on short-term changes in market values...

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