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Private sector deficits increased last month for the first time this year after slower growth in equities, research from the Pension Protection Fund shows.

The on-going volatility in defined benefit scheme funding continues as £11bn was added to FTSE350 deficits over March, research from Mercer shows.

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Private sector deficits have fallen for the third consecutive month as equity markets bounce back and falling yields slow down, research from the Pension Protection Fund reveals.

Train manufacturer Bombardier Transportation UK has selected Mercer to provide actuarial services to the trustees of its seven defined benefit schemes.

February's continued boost in equities has seen FTSE350 scheme deficits decrease according to Mercer despite continued negative deficit reports coming from 2012 final year results.

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Scheme deficits increased significantly in January according to the latest funding survey, compounding mixed messages on the state of defined benefit funds during a month of stock market gains.