Press releases

Pension Protection Fund BHS Statement

Alan Rubenstein, Chief Executive, Pension Protection Fund (PPF) said “This settlement for the BHS pension schemes, agreed between Sir Philip, the Pensions Regulator and the trustees, with the involvement of the PPF relieves the PPF’s levy payers of the cost of meeting the initially reported shortfall.

PPF opens consultation on levy rule for new arrangements with no substantive sponsor

The Pension Protection Fund has today published its consultation document on its proposed levy rule for schemes without a substantive sponsor, for inclusion in the 2017/18 Levy Determination.

PPF Confirms Levy Determination for 2017/18

 Levy rules for 2017/18 to remain largely unchanged for third year of the triennium

The Purple Book reveals stable trends in Defined Benefit Pension Schemes despite challenging landscape

The Purple Book, published by the Pension Protection Fund, gives the most comprehensive picture of the risks faced by defined benefit pension schemes in the UK

PPF Confirms changes to S143 and S179 assumptions

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) is making changes to the actuarial assumptions used in s179 and s143 valuations, following a consultation.

PPF Confirms changes to S143 and S179 assumptions

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) is making changes to the actuarial assumptions used in s179 and s143 valuations, following a consultation.

PPF announces levy estimate for 2017/18

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has today published its consultation document on changes to the Pension Protection Levy for 2017/18.

New Head of Investment Strategy

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) today announced the appointment of Ian Scott in a new role as Head of Investment Strategy.

S143 Consultation September 2016

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has published a consultation document proposing changes to the actuarial assumptions used in s179 and s143 valuations.

Reminder: Only one week left to apply to the Financial Assistance Scheme

The Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) will be closed to new applications from schemes from 1 September 2016. 

PPF publishes refreshed guidance for restructuring & insolvency professionals

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has updated its Restructuring Principles and Guidance for Insolvency Professionals.

PPF publishes Technical Newsletter

The PPF has published Issue 8 of Technical News, a newsletter on topical issues including practical guidance for schemes in PPF assessment periods and FAS qualifying schemes.