Company restructure
PPF to revamp assessment panel with focus on pre-insolvency support
The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has launched a retendering process for firms to sit on its assessment period trustee panel, with an increased focus on corporate restructures and insolvency proceedings.
Malcolm Weir: How the PPF deals with corporate restructures
The PPF is increasingly being called to vote on behalf of pension schemes in the event of a CVA process. James Phillips speaks to Malcolm Weir about the lifeboat fund’s capabilities.
House of Fraser scheme 'kingmaker' in restructuring approval
House of Fraser's defined benefit (DB) scheme has not been automatically placed into Pension Protection Fund (PPF) assessment despite restructuring plans, PP can confirm.
Johnston Press 'seeks RAA' amid company restructure
Publishing house Johnston Press is seeking a regulated apportionment agreement (RAA) to detach its pension scheme ahead of a company-wide restructure, according to reports.
