U.K. pension plan sponsors might need to contribute $42 billion more – analysis
New funding rules for U.K. defined benefit plans being developed by The Pensions Regulator could potentially mean plan sponsors will need to make up to £34 billion ($42 billion) in additional contributions, according to an analysis published Monday by investment consultant Lane Clark & Peacock. The forthcoming funding rules call for pension funds to be funded on a "low dependency" basis once they are "significantly mature," without further specifics. It also calls on trustees to expect sponsors to pay down...
