Pension Protection Fund
Risk Reduction
A rarely-used insurance product guarantees the payment of DRCs in the worst-case scenario. James Phillips asks if it is appropriate for DB schemes
18 March 2019
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6 min read
Appointments
The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) is seeking applications for three non-executive directors, with an aim to appoint a compensated member to the position for the first time.
14 March 2019
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1 min read
Industry
The Work and Pensions Committee (WPC) has questioned The Pensions Regulator (TPR) over its involvement in a refinancing plan for Debenhams, as the retailer battles for survival.
11 March 2019
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1 min read
Industry
This week's top stories included Cardano announcing plans to acquire Now Pensions from a Dutch pension fund later this year.
15 February 2019
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1 min read
Defined Benefit
Smaller schemes may be eligible for a levy reduction but are failing to fill out a simple application form, the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has said.
13 February 2019
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1 min read
Law and Regulation
The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has reappointed Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) to model insolvency risk for its levy calculations, replacing Experian.
12 February 2019
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3 min read
Defined Benefit
The combined funding level of the UK's 5,450 defined benefit (DB) schemes increased by 60 basis points (bps) over January, latest Pension Protection Fund (PPF) data reveals.
12 February 2019
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2 min read
Law and Regulation
The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) compensation cap will rise by £1,014 from April, the lifeboat fund has confirmed.
08 February 2019
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1 min read
Defined Benefit
As the DWP's consultation on consolidation comes to a close, Stephanie Baxter takes a look at the industry's responses
04 February 2019
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4 min read
Defined Benefit
Trustees lack expertise, time and resources to develop effective communications on technical pensions issues and need professional help, a major review of the British Steel saga has concluded.
22 January 2019
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5 min read
