PPF

Defined Benefit

PPF announces 8% rise in levy collection as risk grows

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has launched a consultation on how levies will be calculated for 2020/2021, with an expected 8% increase in its levy collection compared to this year.

clock 26 September 2019 • 2 min read

Defined Benefit

Thomas Cook schemes expected to enter PPF

Thomas Cook’s four UK defined benefit (DB) pension schemes are expected to enter the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) as the company begins insolvency proceedings.

clock 23 September 2019 • 2 min read

Appointments

PPF chief financial officer to exit after seven years in role

Pension Protection Fund (PPF) chief financial officer Andy McKinnon is stepping down from his role after seven years.

clock 20 September 2019 • 2 min read

Defined Benefit

DB funding - August 2019: PPF 7800 funding collapses as gilt yields and equity returns tumble

Every month, several firms issue trackers of the aggregate defined benefit (DB) scheme funding position. See here for the August 2019 estimates on the various measures…

clock 10 September 2019 • 3 min read

Law and Regulation

One year on from Hampshire: Uprated PPF benefits being paid but answers still needed

Key questions are still yet to be answered over how much compensation members receive from the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) a year after a landmark court ruling.

clock 06 September 2019 • 4 min read

Defined Benefit

DB funding - July 2019: PPF 7800 records £39bn deficit increase as gilt yields plummet

Every month, several firms issue trackers of the aggregate defined benefit (DB) scheme funding position. See here for the July 2019 estimates on the various measures…

clock 13 August 2019 • 3 min read

Industry

PPF: Give employees opportunities to develop themselves

The Pension Protection Fund won training scheme of the year at PP's inaugural Rising Star Awards. Its chief people officer Katherine Easter tells Kim Kaveh about the lifeboat fund's achievements

clock 02 August 2019 • 4 min read

Defined Benefit

DB funding - June 2019: 'Best estimate' surplus grows £14bn

Every month, several firms issue trackers of the aggregate defined benefit (DB) scheme funding position. See here for the June 2019 estimates on the various measures…

clock 22 July 2019 • 3 min read

Risk Reduction

PPF weathers the storm but challenges lie ahead

The lifeboat fund is in a good position despite reserves taking a £0.6bn hit. But the ramifications of the EU judgment on member compensation is an area of concern for CEO Oliver Morley, writes Stephanie Baxter

clock 19 July 2019 • 7 min read

Investment

How can trustees recession-proof their investment strategies?

From gold to government bonds, there are many instruments trustees can use to protect themselves if a recession hits, says Steven Berkovi

clock 10 July 2019 • 4 min read
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