The government risks pushing 'orphan funds' into sub-optimal outcomes

As the government’s pooling reforms gather pace, 21 “orphaned” LGPS funds face tough choices on where to pool their assets. Mona Dohle explores how rushed decisions; high costs and the loss of expertise could result in sub-optimal outcomes.

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