The UK's 5,588 defined benefit (DB) schemes had a combined surplus of £382bn at the end of June, according to First Actuarial's best estimate index (FABI).
All 6,000 UK schemes had a surplus of £361bn by the end of last month when calculated under a best estimate return on their assets, according to First Actuarial.
Defined benefit (DB) schemes recorded a £295bn surplus at the end of May, according to First Actuarial's best-estimate index (FABI).
The British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS) could have a £2bn surplus when using best estimate investment return assumptions, analysis by First Actuarial has suggested.
Defined benefit (DB) schemes increased their surplus over February when using realistic investment return assumptions, according to First Actuarial.