Falling gilts could 'cause pension fiduciary dilemma'

Kim Kaveh
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Pension funds could face a dilemma over their fiduciary duties as falls in gilt yields mean they may have to buy securities that are guaranteed to lose money, according to Cambridge Associates.

Pension funds have a fiduciary duty to choose investments that are in the best financial interests of scheme members. However, as an increasing proportion of international government bonds move int...

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