Shareholders in for scheme liability shock

Jenna Towler
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Growing pension liabilities reported in UK plc's company accounts at year end could shock shareholders as the impact of falling bond yields is felt, PricewaterhouseCoopers warns.

The consultant said high AA corporate bond yields during the economic downturn had resulted in improved pension scheme funding positions. However, over the last six months, bond yields had fallen a...

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