Portugal telecom transfer pension fund to state

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PORTUGAL - Portugal Telecom has agreed to sign over its pension fund, which has €2.8bn ($3.7bn) in liabilities, to the state.

Portugal Telecom has agreed to transfer €1.8bn in assets, and make additional payments to pay off the remaining liabilities. The firm will make three payments in total paying €100m on December 31, ...

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