Equity market turbulence costs schemes £13bn

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Equity market falls of 4pc on Monday increased total UK pension deficits by £13bn, PricewaterhouseCoopers estimates.

The consultant said deficits have tripled from £20bn at the start of the year to £60bn at the end of September 15 on a scheme funding basis, the measure used by trustees to drive their cash funding...

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