How the funding of defined benefit pension schemes is changing
Surpluses of schemes in the PPF 7800 decreased during October while deficits grew
PPF 7800 Index finds aggregate surplus on the rise again following reduction in August
PPF 7800 Index found scheme deficits decreased by £2.1bn
PPF 7800 Index found £1.5bn increase in the deficit of schemes running a deficit
Rises in bond yields during the month cited as primary driver for rising surpluses
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
PPF 7800 funding ratio hits 15-year high amid rise in bond yields
Big improvement in bond yields help index record highest funding level in nearly 15 years