DB deficit increases in '09 mark worst year on record

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Defined benefit schemes experienced an increase of more than £170bn in total deficits in 2009, marking the worst year on record, Pension Capital Strategies says.

PCS estimated all UK private sector pension schemes had a deficit of £212bn as at December 31, representing a funding level of 81%. The firm said this compares with a £37bn deficit in the previo...

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