Third of FTSE 100 firms set to slash exec pensions amid investor pressure

Shareholders push for contributions in line with the majority of their workforce

Mike Sheen
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Almost one-third of FTSE 100 companies have agreed to reduce pension payments for executives in response to pressure from shareholders, with some bosses being offered contributions in line with that of the majority of their workforce.

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