Are falling prices a risk to pension schemes?

Natasha Browne examines the likelihood of negative inflation and the consequences for pension schemes.

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Natasha Browne examines the likelihood of negative inflation and the consequences for pension schemes.

The UK experienced a bout of deflation in 2009 when the retail prices index (RPI) fell into negative territory. The index recovered quite quickly, however, and pension schemes were largely unaffect...

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