PPF

Defined benefit schemes saw their deficits drop last month after the stock market rallied in October, according to the Pension Protection Fund 7800 Index.

Administration levies placed on schemes by the government could significantly fall following the release of a Department for Work and Pensions consultation.

The Pension Protection Fund has published its annual report - revealing a surplus of £678m at 31 March.

Stephenson Harwood has expanded its pension team with the appointment as Fraser Sparks as partner.

Jack Jones on compensation rules

The trustee of the T&N Retirement Benefit scheme has denied it has the power to boost benefits for members who are subject to the Pension Protection Fund compensation cap.

Andrew Short looks at how trustees can get the best outcome

The Pensions Regulator has said the separation of schemes from employers is "rarely the best solution" - one day after a scheme where it allowed such a move announced it was winding up.

Pension funds around the world will be preparing for a raft of legislation being implemented in the coming months.

I write in relation to your commentary ‘PPF could do more to inform those it protects' (PP, 13 October) and Pensions Buzz responses which called for greater transparency from the PPF in relation to the exercise of discretions and levy appeals (PP, 20...