Now is the time to debate impact of low bond yields

Soaring deficits in 2014 have raised concerns as to the damage quantitative easing is doing to pensions. Ros Altmann takes a closer look.

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Soaring deficits in 2014 have raised concerns as to the damage quantitative easing is doing to pensions. Ros Altmann takes a closer look.

Last year was a tough one for pension investors, with pension deficits rising sharply, while annuity rates fell. The stronger economy and sharply falling unemployment would normally have heralded r...

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