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What is a pension fund?

A pension fund is a pot of money invested to provide retirement income for employees. Companies or governments contribute to these funds, aiming for long-term growth. When big investors like the Rausing family shift billions, it can affect market confidence, which in turn can influence the performance of these funds and your future pension.

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Rausing family sells $1 billion in US shares

Questions this opens up

Who manages my pension? What are bonds? How do shares grow?