FTSE 100 DB scheme funding levels remain 'strong' in February

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Martin Richmond
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FTSE 100 DB scheme funding levels remain 'strong' in February

The combined IAS19 funding level of the FTSE 100 defined benefit (DB) pension schemes remained “strong” at £60bn at the end of February, analysis by LCP shows.

The latest update from the consultancy's Pensions Explorer found as at 28 February, the IAS19 funding level of FTSE 100 DB schemes stood at around 120%, which corresponded to a surplus of £60bn. ...

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