LDI has a 'number of deficiencies', says Trott

Pensions minister said LDIs ‘have their place’ but warned changes are needed going forward

Holly Roach
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Pensions minister Laura Trott Image: parliament.uk (CC BY 3.0)
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Pensions minister Laura Trott Image: parliament.uk (CC BY 3.0)

There are several “deficiencies” around liability-driven investments (LDI), pensions minister Laura Trott says.

Speaking this morning (22 March) at a Work and Pensions Committee (WPC) inquiry, Trott said LDI has a "useful place" in the overall investment options available to pension schemes and said signific...

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