Altmann calls for urgent intervention on PPF technicality

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Ros Altmann has called for government to act immediately on a legal technicality in the Pensions Act 2004 which could leave members without Pension Protection Fund cover.

Saga director general Altmann (pictured) said the 40 member George and Harding Pension Scheme is being refused entry to the PPF, despite the company having paid all scheme contributions and levies ...

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