Falling corporate bond yields lead to rise in scheme deficits

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Scheme deficits increased in August following declines in corporate bond yields during the month, industry research reveals.

Aon Consulting calculated the accounting deficit of the largest 200 privately run final salary schemes grew to £78bn at the end of August, up from £73bn at the end of July, according to the Aon200....

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