DB deficits fall 28% due to strong returns and BoE rate hike expectation

Michael Klimes
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The collective deficit of defined benefit (DB) schemes fell 28% over the month according to the Pension Protection Fund's 7800 index.

The lifeboat fund said strong investment returns cut the aggregate deficit from £220bn at the end of August to £158bn at the end of the September and noted liabilities also fell. During Septembe...

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