Price inflation saves DB deficits but falling gilt yields still bite - consultants

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The aggregate deficit of UK defined benefit schemes improved by £15bn last month despite market volatility, thanks to price inflation outlook, Xafinity Corporate Solutions says.

The consultant's Corporate UK Pension Scheme model - covering 99% of the UK's PPF-eligible DB schemes - revealed the aggregate deficit at the end of August improved by £15bn to £359bn from £374bn a...

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