PPF

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has confirmed it is working with The Pensions Regulator (TPR) to secure the best outcome for BHS scheme members after the retailer entered administration today.

The biggest stories this week were backlash over Bentley's plans to pass NI costs onto DB members, Rothesay Life buying two-thirds of Aegon's bulk annuity book, and speculation over the future of the British Steel scheme.

A majority of respondents believe the British Steel Pension Scheme will end up going into the lifeboat fund.

The funding level of the 5,945 schemes in the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) 7800 index improved slightly to 81% by the end of March.

The Employer Covenant Working Group (ECWG) has announced its formal launch as it publishes a guide for advisers, trustees and sponsors of defined benefit (DB) schemes.

With the steel industry's fortunes hanging in the balance, PP considers the prospects for its pension fund.

Robin Ellison asks whether our approach to risk needs to change.

Poor quality data can complicate the journey of many schemes applying to the Financial Assistance Scheme. Terry Monk highlights this issues schemes should bear in mind.

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has completed the largest transfer since it brought member services in-house by absorbing five sections of the industry-wide Coal schemes.

Expected changes to the PPF compensation cap to give increased benefits to those with more than 20 years’ service have been delayed. Helen Morrissey reports.