Renewable energy popular as funds hedge against inflation

Findings from a survey of 100 pension funds and institutional investors

Hope William-Smith
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Renewable energy popular as funds hedge against inflation

Over half of UK pension funds, institutional investors and wealth managers have increased allocations to renewable energy as they look to combat the impact of rising inflation.

A survey of 100 pension funds, institutional investors and wealth managers who collectively manage around £118bn in assets was commissioned by investment manager Downing LLP showed 52% have increas...

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