DB scheme funding remains robust despite challenging economic climate

XPS analysis finds aggregate surplus of UK DB schemes rose to £145bn in July

Martin Richmond
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DB scheme funding remains robust despite challenging economic climate

The aggregate defined benefit funding level increased to 111% during the month of July, latest analysis by XPS Pensions Group shows.

Latest data from the consultant's DB:UK Funding Watch revealed the aggregate surplus of UK DB schemes stood at £145bn at the end of July, compared to £134bn at the end of June. XPS said long-ter...

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