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Record contributions fail to halt global deficit rise

01 December 2010 •

The pension plans of the world's largest multinationals have fallen further into deficit despite record company contributions, research shows.

The European Pensions Briefing 2010 report by consulting actuary LCP, found the aggregate accounting deficit stood at €160bn (£133bn) at the end of September 2010, up from €150bn at the end of last...

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