UK - Just under half of UK companies would consider terminating their pensions plan if proposals from the Accounting Standards Board (ASB) are adopted, according to professional services firm Towers Perrin.
The firm found the proposals would have such a significant impact on how pensions liabilities were shown in company accounts that around 45% of companies would consider conducting a buy out. The...
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