Inflation fears see schemes flock to commodities

Pension fund managers praised for their confidence in forward planning

Hope William-Smith
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Inflation fears see schemes flock to commodities

Over half of pension funds have switched scheme investments to commodities amid extreme concerns over the effects of long-term inflation, according to Ortec Finance.

Research from the provider today (30 August) revealed 57% of the 201 pension fund managers surveyed are predicting "dramatic" increase to inflation over the next 12 months. Many of the schemes i...

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