December rises in corporate bond yields were partly offset by falls in gilts and equities
Rises in bond yields during the month cited as primary driver for rising surpluses
Schemes with lower levels of hedging saw largest funding improvements
Fall in bond yields follows market turbulence of September and October
The lifeboat fund says scheme funding levels steady after sharp improvement in September
Lifeboat fund caveats positive outlook noting impact on assets is currently less certain
Funding levels continue to rise on the back of higher gilt yields, but outlook is uncertain
Funding levels steady and in surplus but liabilities up amid rising inflation expectations
Housebuilder cuts payments following sharp improvement in its scheme’s funding position
XPS says UK schemes on track for full funding as deficits reduce by almost 70% in June