DB funding regs prove 'missed opportunity', LCP says

LCP’s David Fairs welcomes code but says questions for overfunded schemes remain

Jasmine Urquhart
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LCP says the new funding regulations provide helpful definitions but could do more for schemes in surplus
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LCP says the new funding regulations provide helpful definitions but could do more for schemes in surplus

The defined benefit (DB) funding regulations may have been a “missed opportunity” to clarify the options for schemes with surpluses, analysis by Lane Clark & Peacock (LCP) has found.

A post from LCP partner David Fairs published following the introduction of the new DB funding regime last week (29 January) said while the new regulations were welcome, questions remain for scheme...

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