PPF finds surpluses surpassed previous highs by £9bn in July

PPF 7800 Index finds scheme surpluses surpassed record highs recorded in June

Martin Richmond
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PPF finds surpluses surpassed previous highs by £9bn in July

The aggregate surplus of UK defined benefit (DB) schemes increased by £9bn over July, research from the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has shown.

Latest data from the lifeboat fund's 7800 Index revealed the aggregate surplus of the 5,131 schemes in the index increased to £446.1bn, a £9.1bn rise from the record high of £437bn recorded at the ...

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