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What happens if your employer becomes insolvent

Find out more about what happens if your employer becomes insolvent and the PPF assessment period.

How to make a complaint

What to do if you want to make a complaint or request a review of a decision we’ve made.

What it means to be a member of the PPF

Everything you need to know about being a member of the Pension Protection Fund.

Frequently asked questions about the European Court of Justice Hampshire ruling for FAS members

In 2018, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU or ECJ) ruled that individual members of pension schemes should receive at least 50 per cent of the value of their accrued pension benefits in the event of employer insolvency. In May 2020 the Administrative Court heard a challenge brought against us by a number of members to the way we�re implementing the ECJ�s Hampshire ruling, and to the lawfulness of the PPF compensation cap.�

What the ECJ Hampshire ruling means for you

In 2018, the European Court of Justice�ruled that individual members should receive at least 50 per cent of the value of their accrued old age pension if the employer�responsible for funding�the scheme they�ve paid into fails. The vast majority of PPF and Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) members already receive compensation in excess of 50 per cent of their accrued old age benefits. This means the number of members affected by this ruling is very small.

What is the PPF Trustmark?

The PPF Trustmark is used to recognise the expertise and high level of service of our panellist firms.

Frequently asked questions about the European Court of Justice Hampshire ruling for PPF members

In 2018, the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ or CJEU) ruled in the Hampshire case that individual members of pension schemes should receive at least 50 per cent of the value of their accrued pension benefits in the event of employer insolvency. In May 2020 the Administrative Court heard a challenge brought against us by a number of members to the way we�re implementing the ECJ�s Hampshire ruling, and to the lawfulness of the PPF compensation cap.�