Fear dictating scheme investment in high yield and ABS

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Fear of missing out on yield is driving pension funds to invest in riskier assets such as high yield and asset-backed securities.

M&G Investments fixed interest director Jamie Hamilton told PP it is "a little odd" that pension funds are participating in the chase for yield given their long-term outlook. He said: "What's dr...

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