Lisa McCrory

PPF 7800 Index found scheme deficits decreased by £2.1bn

Scheme deficits reduced by £4.5bn according to latest figures from the PPF 7800 Index

PPF 7800 Index found £1.5bn increase in the deficit of schemes running a deficit

Valuation assumptions will reflect lower pricing in the bulk annuity market

Slight fall in 7800 index comes in anticipation of the end of central bank tightening cycle

Rises in bond yields during the month cited as primary driver for rising surpluses

Proposed changes designed to allow schemes to test bulk annuity market

Lifeboat fund says its focus will now shift to maintaining its financial resilience

Lifeboat fund caveats positive outlook noting impact on assets is currently less certain

The funding position of the UK’s DB pension schemes improve sharply across all measures