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Third Levy Triennium webinars now available to view

In support of the consultation on the proposed changes to the levy rules for three year period starting 2018/19, PPF and Experian representatives participated in a number of live webinar broadcasts.

PPF proposes £100m as levy estimate for 2025/26

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has proposed a £100m levy estimate for 2025/26, the same as 2024/25, equalling the lowest levy ever set.

PPF confirms updates to valuation assumptions

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has today published its consultation response, confirming it will go ahead with proposals to change the assumptions it uses for certain valuations which provide an estimated price for bulk annuity providers in the buyout market.

PPF champions underrepresented talent during National Inclusion Week

Chief People Officer Katherine Easter at the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has highlighted during National Inclusion Week the “enormous value” in supporting underrepresented talent kickstart their careers in the pensions industry.  

Pension Protection Fund, Unisuper and APG acquire Forico and Tasmania’s largest hardwood estate

The PPF, UniSuper and APG Asset Management have announced the acquisition of Forico and a 170,000-hectare plantation forestry estate in Tasmania, from a New Forests managed fund.

PPF supports struggling levy payers with payment extension

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has announced that it will give levy payers struggling as a result of the coronavirus pandemic up to 90 days interest free to pay their 2020/21 levy bill. 

PPF confirms supportive measures for levy payers following consultation

The announcement precedes the formal publication of the 2021/22 levy rules in January 2021

PPF 7800 index - July 2023

This update provides the latest estimated funding position, based on adjusting the scheme valuation data supplied to The Pensions Regulator as part of the schemes’ annual scheme returns, on a section 179 (s179) basis, for the defined benefit pension schemes potentially eligible for entry to the Pension Protection Fund (PPF). 

PPF hits key targets in 22/23 Annual Report

The Pension Protection Fund has today published its 2022-23 Annual Report and Accounts highlighting significant progress against its 2022-25 Strategic Plan.

PPF welcomes government signal on levy changes

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has today welcomed the announcement by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) that the government will consider giving the PPF more flexibility to reduce its levy, thus supporting DB schemes and their sponsoring employers to drive growth.