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Will my pension be safe?

While this Chinese investment is happening far away, it's a good reminder to check your own financial health. Your UK pension is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, so it's very unlikely to be directly affected by specific overseas bank issues.

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