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Is your scheme eligible?

Almost all defined benefit occupational pension schemes, and schemes that have defined benefit elements, are eligible.

Deadline to apply for Pension Credit approaching

The deadline to apply for Pension Credit and qualify for the cost of living payment is 18 December 2022.

PPF confirms significant reduction in levy

PPF confirms significant reduction in levy following widespread support for consultation proposals on rules for 2023/24

We’ve published our levy rules for 2023/24

Our consultation setting out our plans for the 2023/24 levy rules closed on 10 November. Today we’ve published our policy statement with the formal levy rules.

Dana Grey appointed as Chief Risk Officer

Dana Grey, who has been acting as interim Risk Director since October 2021, has been appointed to the CRO role permanently, leading both the Risk and Compliance teams.

How we set the levy rules

The framework for the levy rules is set out in legislation (Pensions Act 2004). We review and consult on how we apply these rules each year.

How we calculate the levy

The levy is made up of the scheme-based levy and the risk-based levy. Here we explain how we calculate each component.

Levy payment plan request form

If you'd like to apply to pay your levy by instalments complete the form below within 28 days of receiving your invoice.

Our Women in Finance annual update

The Women in Finance Charter is a commitment by HM Treasury to improve gender balance across the financial services sector, which we signed in 2018.

How to appeal your score

You'll need to contact our insolvency risk partner if you want to appeal your scheme’s mean score, levy band and levy rate.