The combined deficit of schemes at FTSE 350 firms climbed to £111bn in April as falling bond yields and rising inflation expectations cancelled out stock market gains, says Mercer.
The consultant's monthly Pensions Risk Survey found the aggregate deficit increased by £9bn in the month, to exceed the previous high point of £108bn reported last year. It estimated asset value...
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