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The Purple Book shows stability in strong defined benefit pension scheme funding

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has today published the Purple Book 2024 which shows the strong net funding position of the universe of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes has remained largely stable over the past year. 

PPF publishes s143 valuation assumptions consultation response

The Pension Protection Fund has today published its full response to its latest section 143 (s143) valuation assumptions consultation, which outlined proposals to allow marginally overfunded smaller schemes to use a bespoke discount rate for certain valuations during the assessment period.

PPF Board look to January for levy decision

Following positive engagement with stakeholders as part of their consultation on the 2025/26 levy rules the PPF will conclude its decision making in January.

PPF publishes its 2025 Diversity Pay Gap Report

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has today published its 2025 Diversity Pay Gap Report, outlining the latest data on gender, ethnicity and disability and long-term health condition (LTHC) pay gaps.

PPF launches consultation on updated valuation assumptions to reflect bulk annuity market developments

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has today launched a consultation on proposed changes to the assumptions used for valuations under sections 143 and 179 of the Pensions Act 2004.

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 marks a productive year in its 2023/24 Annual Report

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has today published its 2023/24 Annual Report and Accounts, highlighting its strong investment performance and continued customer service excellence.