The phrase "pecuniary interest" refers to a person's financial stake or benefit that they have in a particular matter or situation. It means that they have a financial incentive or gain at stake when dealing with a specific issue. Full definition
The letter did thank Robinson for appointing a new accounting officer in April 2016, but also cautioned that there were a number of further instances of non-compliance with the Academies Financial Handbook, including failing to publish on its website relevant business and pecuniary interests of members, trustees, local governors and accounting officers. (educationbusinessuk.net)
Therefore, the application judge correctly found that Mr. Ford had a direct pecuniary interest when he voted on that motion, and s. 5 (1) of the MCIA was engaged. (slaw.ca)
It's topical, especially in light of the current outrage over a market system that's completely out of control, and which favors criminality and pecuniary interests at the direct expense of the rest of the country. (goodereader.com)