How the Public Sector Social Impact Fund will assist schemes with secure investments

Holly Roach
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Seven local authorities have already committed to investing in a fund designed to help pension funds source social investments. Holly Roach reports

Warrington Borough Council and Altana Wealth have set up the Public Sector Social Impact Fund to offer pension funds secure social investment opportunities. The fund is designed specifically for...

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