UK - Schemes are awaiting the result of the dispute between computer giant IBM and a former manager of its £4.3bn UK pension plan, a clash which could result in a landmark decision by the pensions ombudsman on the use of fund surpluses.
The former manager claims IBM pensioners were given average annual rises of 70% of the Retail Price Index - even though the scheme enjoyed a large surplus and regular contribution holidays. The cas...
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