FTSE 350 scheme liabilities hit record levels

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Defined benefit pension liabilities of FTSE 350 firms hit record highs in October as falling bond yields pushed them past £700bn for the first time.

Volatile markets also drove deficits to £113bn - the highest level this year - before they dropped down to just below September's shortfall of £89bn. The firm said this was a reminder of the pot...

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