Valuing DB liabilities

Jonathan Stapleton
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Jonathan Stapleton asks how we should be valuing defined benefit scheme liabilities and whether the current methodology is fit for purpose

It should be easy. Promise someone a certain income in the future and then pay the pensions when they fall due. But how should you value how much those future promises are worth today? Accoun...

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