PP DB Funding Index

How the funding of defined benefit pension schemes is changing

Consultancy reveals DB pension surpluses remained stable during last month at £176bn

PwC’s Buyout Index showed DB surpluses of £280bn during August

PPF 7800 Index surplus hits record levels but uncertainty may lie ahead

Surpluses often trapped with accounting rules providing block on discretionary increases

The funding impact for well-hedged schemes will depend on exposure to non-hedging assets

PwC asks if public sector schemes will look to use surpluses to meet contribution costs

More schemes are in surplus, with an aggregate surplus of £455.5bn seen in March

PwC research says it is ‘critical’ for schemes to assess full range of options for their endgame

Sponsors urged to negotiate ‘robustly’ on funding assumptions and agreements