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Budget 2018: FCA to consult on pooling DC funds into patient capital; DWP to consult on charge cap

Kim Kaveh

29 October 2018 • 2 min read

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will launch a consultation on updating the permitted links framework to allow unit-linked pension funds to invest in an appropriate range of so-called 'patient capital' assets.

The consultation is expected by the end of 2018, according to the Autumn Budget 2018 document unveiled today (29 October) following chancellor Philip Hammond's Budget speech to the House of Commons...

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