Nine out of 10 UK pension funds (91%) have underperformed a FTSE All Share tracker over 10 years, new figures show.

The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has identified 12 ways to make UK assets more appealing to pension funds so the funds can help support the UK economy.

The FCA has ruled out - at least for the time being - a complete ban on short selling as it works closely with international regulators to ensure that financial markets remain “open and orderly.”

A new report has revealed that pension fund performance weakened during the second quarter of 2017.