Savers have UK investment preference, PLSA finds

PLSA finds most are unaware whether their pensions are invested in UK projects

Jasmine Urquhart
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Savers have UK investment preference, PLSA finds

Over half (53%) of savers would prefer their pensions to be invested in the UK, research from the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has found.

The trade body's research of 2,071 UK adults, including 603 who have a defined contribution (DC) pension, found 37% of savers would favour UK investments if there were comparable returns, while 16%...

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