Pension assets post muted growth amid weak markets

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Pension schemes by their nature are long-term investment vehicles designed to provide a source of income to retirees. FILE PHOTO | SHUTTERSTOCK

Pension industry assets under management (AUM) grew at their slowest pace in seven years in 2022 after an erosion in the value of equities, property and offshore investments in the period.

The Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) industry report for December 2022 shows that total assets rose by just two percent or Sh28.8 billion to Sh1.576 trillion last year.

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