UK: Government prioritises economic growth over pensions adequacy

By Pamela KokoszkaTop 1000 Pension Funds 2025

The UK government has put pensions at the centre of its economic growth plans but while it is making haste with some measures, issues like pension adequacy have been kicked into the long grass

The United Kingdom (UK) remains a key player in the European pensions market, despite recent economic uncertainties.

The IPE Top 1000 European Pension Funds ranks the UK’s leading pension funds by assets and provides an analysis of their asset allocation strategies. This report is critical for understanding the current trends and future challenges in the UK’s pension landscape.

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