Solvency II 'terrible idea' for British business and economy - CBI

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European Union pension policy could cripple British firms and stall economic recovery if schemes are forced into Solvency II capital requirements, employers warn.

The Confederation of British Industry warns the plans, which are under consideration by the European Commission, would add half a trillion pounds to defined benefit liabilities - diverting money aw...

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