FTSE 100 companies report £100bn pension surplus

Ten-fold increase in surplus since the start of 2021

Martin Richmond
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FTSE 100 companies report £100bn pension surplus

The pension surplus among FTSE 100 companies has increased to over £100bn, according to a new report published today (6 June) by Lane Clark & Peacock (LCP).

The report, Don't Look back, found that by the end of 2021, the surplus stood at £59bn and has increased further despite the ongoing uncertainty in the financial markets. The report also reveale...

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