What does US rate rise signal for pension schemes?

Stephanie Baxter
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The Federal Reserve's landmark decision to raise interest rates for the first time in almost a decade paves the way for the UK to follow suit. PP looks at what could be in store for schemes.

Historic low interest rates have been a nightmare for defined benefit (DB) pension scheme trustees and sponsors, with funding deficits increasing by 60% in the past year. After a series of delays t...

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