80% of Irish schemes are in deficit

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IRELAND - Four out of five defined benefit (DB) schemes are in deficit despite good investment returns last year, the 2009 Annual Review by Ireland's Pensions Board revealed.

The watchdog chief executive Brendan Kennedy pointed a finger at trustees saying it was their actions that would have the biggest impact on the health of the scheme. He said: "What determines wh...

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