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National Apprenticeship Week 2022

It's National Apprenticeship Week from 7 - 13 February, and this year's theme is 'Build the Future'. The annual celebration highlights the important work being done by employers and apprentices across the country. 

PPF+ advisory panel launch

We’re pleased to announce that we’ve concluded the process to appoint the PPF+ Advisory Panel which has officially launched today.

Levy rules for 2022/23 published

Our consultation setting out our plans for the 2022/23 levy rules closed on 9 November. We’ve published our policy statement with the formal levy rules, and updated the levy estimate.

More Hampshire decisions confirmed

In our recent update about progress on uncapping PPF compensation, we still had to finalise whether to put a six-year time limit on arrears payments due to PPF and FAS pensioners. This followed the Court of Appeal’s judgments on the methodology for implementing the ECJ’s Hampshire decision and the PPF compensation cap. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and our Board have now finalised those decisions.

The Purple Book 2021

Now in its 16th edition, The Purple Book is the most comprehensive data and analysis of the UK defined benefit (DB) pension landscape. It’s vital for helping us understand the risks we face as an organisation with obligations to our members, in an environment of significant uncertainty.

A triple win at the IPE Awards 2021

We're delighted to announce that we won three awards at last night’s ceremony. A huge congratulations to Barry Kenneth and our Investment team.

Uncapping is a complex process

In September this year, we issued an update on our work to implement the Court of Appeal’s ruling that the compensation cap was unlawful, and to pay arrears to pensioners due increases as a result of the Hampshire ruling. 

Register now for The Purple Book 2021 webinar

Now in it's 16th edition, The Purple Book launches next week and we invite you to register for our upcoming Zoom webinar.

The Purple Book 2022

Now in its 17th edition, The Purple Book is the most comprehensive data and analysis of the UK defined benefit (DB) pension landscape.

We’ve issued new valuation guidance documents

We’ve published new versions of the following valuation guidance documents:

A winning evening

Congratulations to all of our 2021 award-winners at last night’s event, hosted by Professional Pensions.

Christmas opening hours

We're wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Our contact centre hours will change over the festive period, so please bare this in mind if you plan on contacting us.