DB liabilities hit record 35% of sponsors' market capitalisation

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The liabilities of the FTSE350's schemes have reached 35% of their sponsoring employers' combined market capitalisation, Aon Hewitt says.

This is the highest level the proportion has ever reached, according to the consultancy. The extreme proportion is due to rising liabilities created by record low gilt yields combined with slugg...

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