Longevity fears on the rise among schemes

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Longevity risk fears are spiking for defined benefit pension schemes, as surging life expectancy puts pressure on scheme funding strategies, a survey shows.

Concerns over increasing longevity have shot up over the past year, with 38% of DB trustees and scheme sponsors now saying longer lives were an important concern compared with just 28% a year ago. ...

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