Accounting changes and Solvency II 'looming threats' to schemes in 2012

Jenna Towler
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Combined scheme deficits of FTSE100 global firms have swelled by 70% in 12 months to €290bn (£248bn) despite record levels of contributions, analysis finds.

The European Pensions Briefing, from consultant LCP, found deficits at the world's 100 largest companies had increased by €120bn in 2011. LCP corporate consulting head and partner Alex Waite sai...

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