Inflation assumptions rises increase scheme liabilities by £100bn

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Increases in inflation assumptions have increased scheme liabilities by £100bn but are still failing to keep pace with market assumptions, experts say.

KPMG's Pensions Accounting Survey, published today, revealed about £100bn was added to balance sheet liabilities by assuming an average long-term inflation rate of 3.6% per annum at December 31 las...

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