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Ways we can support members with specific needs

We understand that some of our members may need some extra help from time to time. We have a number of ways we can make things easier for you if you’re living with issues with your physical or mental health.

More Hampshire decisions confirmed

In our recent update about progress on uncapping PPF compensation, we still had to finalise whether to put a six-year time limit on arrears payments due to PPF and FAS pensioners. This followed the Court of Appeal’s judgments on the methodology for implementing the ECJ’s Hampshire decision and the PPF compensation cap. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and our Board have now finalised those decisions.

How members can manage their benefits online

Our member website puts you in the driving seat. It gives you the freedom to access and manage information about your benefits and make informed decisions, at a time that best suits you.

Old British Steel Pension Scheme secures buy-in

The trustee of the Old British Steel Pension Scheme (OBSPS) has announced it has entered into a buy-in contract, a form of insurance policy for pension schemes.

Worried about your Laura Ashley pension?

We understand this is a very difficult time but if you're a member of a Laura Ashley defined benefit pension scheme you can be assured that your pension is protected by us.

Sara Protheroe awarded OBE

Sara played a pivotal role in establishing the Fund more than 15 years ago while working at the Department for Work and Pensions. 

Retire online in advance

If you’re over 55 and are yet to claim any of your PPF compensation, you can now retire online up to three months in advance.

ECJ judgment in PSV v Bauer

The recent ECJ judgment in the case of PSV v Gunther Bauer has restated that, as a minimum, every individual must receive at least 50% of their accrued benefits.

Our new partnership with Dun & Bradstreet

Today marks the start of our new levy insolvency risk partnership with Dun & Bradstreet (D&B), and a range of new services we’ve developed with them. 

Women in senior management on the rise

In February 2018 we signed HM Treasury’s Women in Finance Charter, a commitment to improve gender balance across the financial services sector, at every level.