Hymans Robertson: More than half of FTSE 350 schemes cashflow negative
The number of FTSE 350 defined benefit (DB) plans which are cashflow negative has increased from 50% to 57% over the course of the year according to Hymans Robertson.
In its eighth annual Pensions Analysis Report that looks at DB schemes in the context of the companies that support them, the consultancy finds the jump is explained by two factors. Freedom and choice...
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