Deflation: Key issues for pension schemes

PP explains how deflation could affect schemes, and what trustees can do

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Dominic Harris and Elizabeth Richardson explain how a bout of deflation could affect schemes, and what trustees can do

At a glance The CPI index has turned negative for the first time in 55 years This will affect funding, pension increases and revaluations But trustees can act to mitigate deflation risk ...

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