Phoenix closes DB schemes to tackle volatility

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Phoenix group has closed its defined benefit pension schemes to future accrual to limit future costs and volatility relating to the funds' deficit.

In its interim results, published today, the firm - a specialist manager of closed pension funds - said the closure of the DB sections of the Pearl Staff and PGL pension schemes had resulted in a £...

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