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11 defined benefit pension need-to-knows

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PPF proposes bespoke S143 valuation assumption for smaller schemes

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has today launched a consultation on proposed changes to the assumptions it uses for certain valuations which provide an estimated price for securing PPF benefits with bulk annuity providers in the buyout market.  

Progress on ESG risk disclosure, voting and climate focus

Pension Protection Fund reports improvements in ESG risk disclosure, new voting guidelines and increased focus on alignment with climate scenarios in latest Responsible Investment reports. 

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 proposes updates to valuation assumptions for buyout

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has today launched a consultation on proposed changes to the assumptions it uses for certain valuations which provide an estimated price for bulk annuity providers in the buyout market. 

The Purple Book 2022 published today

The Purple Book confirms further improvement in the funding position of the defined benefit pensions universe.