PPF

Defined Benefit

Are we mis-selling DB schemes?

Anna Rogers asks if we are giving members the right information on their defined benefit schemes.

clock 15 September 2016 • 3 min read

Law and Regulation

RAA could be on the cards for British Steel scheme following 'collapse' of special deal to change pension law

The British Steel Pension Scheme could seek to use a regulated apportionment agreement (RAA) if the government shelves controversial plans to change pensions law to help the scheme.

clock 14 September 2016 • 3 min read

Defined Benefit

PPF 7800 deficit almost doubles in a year

The total funding level of the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) 7800 index has worsened for the fourth month in a row, after further gilt yield falls.

clock 13 September 2016 • 2 min read

Law and Regulation

Govt to make announcement on PPF cap increase 'shortly'

The pensions minister has confirmed the government hopes "to make an announcement shortly" on implementing changes to the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) compensation cap, after several delays.

clock 07 September 2016 • 2 min read

Defined Benefit

Just a few days left to apply to FAS

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has issued a reminder to trustees and advisers to apply to the Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS).

clock 25 August 2016 • 1 min read

Law and Regulation

PPF cap increase faces continued delays

Long-awaited changes to the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) compensation cap are facing continued delays, PP understands

clock 18 August 2016 • 3 min read

Defined Benefit

PPF publishes guide on restructuring and insolvency

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has published its latest restructuring principles and guidance for insolvency professionals.

clock 16 August 2016 • 1 min read

Defined Benefit

Halcrow members embrace new scheme following restructure

Over 2500 members of Halcrow Pension Scheme have agreed to transfer into a new scheme that lowers benefits but keeps them out of the Pension Protection Fund (PPF).

clock 15 August 2016 • 3 min read

Defined Benefit

Have your say: who should the Work and Pensions Committee focus on in its DB inquiry?

This week we want to know if there is a particular group of people the Work and Pensions Committee should scrutinise during its inquiry into the regulation of defined benefit (DB) schemes.

clock 15 August 2016 • 1 min read

Risk Reduction

British Steel trustee: Compelling evidence proves we can survive outside PPF

The British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS) trustee has shown the government "compelling evidence", arguing it can pay modified benefits indefinitely on a low risk basis outside the lifeboat fund.

clock 12 August 2016 • 3 min read
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