Toys R Us
Malcolm Weir: How the PPF deals with corporate restructures
The PPF is increasingly being called to vote on behalf of pension schemes in the event of a CVA process. James Phillips speaks to Malcolm Weir about the lifeboat fund’s capabilities.
Keep on running: The challenges of a self-sufficiency approach
Boris Mikhailov looks at the risks and benefits for schemes targeting self-sufficiency
Retail property values post biggest falls since 2009; major blow for pension fund investments
The shift in shopping habits has generated fear as retail property values continued to fall throughout November, CBRE has found, causing concern for pension funds invested in the sector.
One in eight FTSE 100 DB schemes 'still in worry zone'
The aggregate risk across defined benefit (DB) schemes in the FTSE 100 has fallen by almost a quarter since 2017 but 12.5% are still at risk of failure, research suggests.
How the PPF is modernising member services
The Pension Protection Fund is meeting the challenges of a fast growing member base by insourcing services and adopting new technologies. Stephanie Baxter speaks to chief customer officer Sara Protheroe
PPF's funding ratio rises to 122.8% despite challenging year
The Pension Protection Fund has seen its funding level improve by 1.2 percentage points, after enjoying above target returns in a year when it took on pension schemes of big corporates like Carillion.
PPF issues first guidance on CVA expectations
The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has published its first official guidance on how it expects companies seeking company voluntary arrangements (CVAs) to set out their proposals.
Mothercare schemes enter PPF assessment as retailer seeks major restructure
Struggling children's retailer Mothercare has announced plans to overhaul its store portfolio through a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA), by closing 50 shops and negotiating reduced rents.
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week's top stories include articles about the CMI's latest mortality projections model and its accompanying report, which show a clear trend in life expectancy.
Toys R Us scheme to face PPF as company goes insolvent
The UK arm of Toys R Us has entered administration just two months after a major restructuring deal was agreed with creditors including the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) to prevent the company going bust.
UPDATED: PPF reaches agreement with Toys R Us; CVA with creditors agreed
The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has reached a settlement with Toys R Us - a move that has paved the way for an agreement to be reached on the firm's Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA).
Toys R Us restructuring 'could fail unless it pays '£9m pension bill'
Toys R Us may have to pay around £9m into its defined benefit (DB) scheme so its restructuring deal can be agreed by the Pension Protection Fund (PPF), according to reports.
