BoE Governor Opposes UK Plan to Mandate Pension Scheme Investment

BoE governor opposes UK plan to mandate pension scheme investment

Andrew Bailey’s intervention casts doubt over government’s strategy to potentially force funds to invest in private markets

Bank of England governor opposes UK pension scheme mandating

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Bank of England's Bailey opposes cornerstone of Rachel Reeve's pension plans

Has Bailey crossed a line by opposing Reeves?

As the FT has noted this morning: The UK government’s plan for pension reform has been called into question after Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey said he did not think it was appropriate for ministers to mandate investment in British assets. As they note: The pensions schemes bill includes a contentious power to allow regulators to force pension funds to invest a minimum amount in private markets. And as they add: On Wednesday, the BoE go…

Bailey warns Reeves over pensions shake-up as Chancellor pushes funds to back British assets

Proper news from Britain - News from Britain you won’t find anywhere else. Not the tosh the big media force-feed you every day!By JESSICA CLARK Updated: 17:02 EDT, 9 July 2025