US - S&P1500 pension plans are carrying a shortfall estimated at US$409bn - a deficit which could force companies to re-evaluate existing provision, Mercer says.
Mercer financial strategy group principal Adrian Hartshorn said: "This is a record in monetary terms." The consultant also found the funding status for pension funds had fallen to 75pc at the e...
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