DB surpluses remain 'extremely positive' in June, XPS finds

Consultancy research shows surpluses rose by £26bn over the course of the last 12 months

Martin Richmond
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DB surpluses remain 'extremely positive' in June, XPS finds

The aggregate surplus of defined benefit (DB) schemes against their long-term funding targets remained “extremely positive” during June, research from XPS Group shows.

The latest update from the consultancy's DB:UK Funding Watch revealed the aggregate surplus of DB schemes had remained steady at £189bn as of 30 June 2025, falling by £2bn compared to the end of Ma...

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