Pension Protection Fund

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has reappointed Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) to model insolvency risk for its levy calculations, replacing Experian.

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.

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) compensation cap will rise by £1,014 from April, the lifeboat fund has confirmed.

As the DWP's consultation on consolidation comes to a close, Stephanie Baxter takes a look at the industry's responses

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.

Defined benefit (DB) schemes fell back into deficit on aggregate over December as gilt yields and asset returns fell, the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) says.

Despite the gloom around Brexit and all the challenges facing pensions, there are plenty of reasons to be cheerful. Top industry commentators tell Stephanie Baxter why there is cause for optimism

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) hopes to conclude compensation payments to its members receiving less than 50% of their original benefit entitlements between April and summer this year, so long as it can collect the necessary information.

The Pension Protection Fund has published its final levy rules for 2019/20 following a consultation launched in September.

Defined benefit (DB) schemes ended November in an aggregate surplus position for the first time since 2011, according to Pension Protection Fund (PPF) figures.