US - Market volatility in the first six trading days of August has dealt a severe blow to S&P 1500 pension plans, with the aggregate funded status decreasing by $191bn, figures from Mercer show.
The consultant said the collective funding deficit now stands at $496bn, while the aggregate funded ratio was 73% as of the market close on August 8. This deficit corresponds to a 10% reductio...
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