Rising equity markets coupled with a small increase in gilt yields helped scheme deficits improve by £2.7bn over August, according to the PPF 7800 index.
Scheme assets increased by £5bn, although liabilities rose by £1.5bn leaving the aggregate deficit at £280.3bn. The FTSE All-Share Index rose by 1.5% over the month with the PPF commenting: "The...
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