Pension Protection Fund

There could be a case to suspend indexation for schemes which are underfunded and where sponsors are in stress, the government has said.

The aggregate deficit of the UK's defined benefit (DB) schemes fell by £27.4bn during January, almost eliminating the growth seen in December.

The Pension Protection Fund's (PPF) decision to appoint an administrator for British Home Stores (BHS) independent of Sir Philip Green has been "vindicated" says Frank Field.

Administration costs for British Home Stores (BHS) are £1.3m higher than estimates given last June according to documents published by the Work and Pension Committee (WPC).

This week's top stories include the regulator issuing its first fines to master trusts over chair statements, and the CovPress scheme's rescue from the PPF in first-of-its-kind action.

The House of Lords has amended the upcoming Pension Schemes Bill to introduce a lifeboat fund for failing master trusts. James Phillips asks if this is a good idea

Michael O'Higgins argues a sensible approach to assessing DB cash flow needs would lead to better business decisions.

The funding deficit of defined benefit (DB) schemes dropped almost 30% to £194.7bn over November, according to the Pension Protection Fund's (PPF) latest update.

Tata Steel UK has agreed with unions to start consulting on closing the British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS) and replacing it with a "competitive" defined contribution (DC) arrangement.

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has put into effect changes to actuarial assumptions used in sponsor insolvencies and to calculate risk-based levies.