Inflation continues to impact DB funding levels

Mercer reports surplus fall while Broadstone finds funding positions remain stable

Martin Richmond
clock • 3 min read
Inflation continues to impact DB funding levels

The funding levels of defined benefit (DB) schemes over the month of June were impacted by continuously high levels of inflation, industry analysis has shown.

schemes of the 350 largest listed companies fell to £49bn by the end of the month, compared to the record highs of £69bn recorded in May. The consultancy said the decrease in surplus was a result o...

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