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What is The Purple Book?

Every year we publish comprehensive data and analysis of the UK’s defined benefit pension landscape in The Purple Book. But what does it tell us and how do we use it?

What is the PPF 7800?

Every month we publish data called the PPF 7800 index. But what exactly is the PPF 7800 and why do we calculate it?

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. 

Oliver Morley, Chief Executive, to depart PPF

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) announces today the departure of Oliver Morley, Chief Executive.

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 consults on changes to section 143 and section 179 actuarial assumptions

A recent review of the valuation assumptions showed they need updating to align with pricing in the bulk annuity market.

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.  

PPF well placed to run a Public Sector Consolidator

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has today published its response to the Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) call for evidence on Options for Defined Benefit (DB) Schemes.