FTSE 350 DB scheme funding sees 'remarkable turnaround'

Barnett Waddingham says most FTSE 350 DB schemes expect to be fully funded within three years

Holly Roach
clock • 2 min read
FTSE 350 DB scheme funding sees 'remarkable turnaround'

More than half of FTSE 350 defined benefit (DB) pension schemes expect to be fully funded within three years, research by Barnett Waddingham reveals.

The consultancy's report suggested the funding levels of these schemes have experienced a "remarkable turnaround", with most now well-funded enough to consider buyout – which the firm said could un...

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