PPF could play 'crucial' role as public consolidator but some 'not convinced on merits'

Government’s DB options consultation sparks concern among sector

Holly Roach
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PPF could play 'crucial' role as public consolidator but some 'not convinced on merits'

The pensions industry has offered mixed reactions to the Department for Work and Pensions’ proposals on the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) becoming a public consolidator.

The government's proposals for a public consolidator form part of its consultation on options for DB schemes – published in February and closing tomorrow (19 April) – in which it also looked at rou...

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