Most schemes expect to reach long-term target by 2031

Aon analysis finds best funding levels for 2019-2020 valuations of any historic tranche

James Phillips
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Most schemes expect to reach long-term target by 2031

Over half of tranche 15 schemes with long-term funding targets (LTFTs) anticipate reaching the goal within a decade, according to Aon analysis.

The consultancy's annual scheme funding analysis found that 67% of schemes with valuations between 22 September 2019 and 30 June 2020 had set LTFTs and, of these, 54% expected to meet them by 2031....

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