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PPF confirms levy determination for 2019/20

Following the consultation launched in September, the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has today published its final levy rules for the 2019/20 levy year.

PPF 7800 index - December 2018

This month there are two updates to the way the PPF 7800 index is calculated:

The Purple Book 2018

Today marks the launch of The Purple Book 2018.

The PPF Purple Book reveals significant risk in the defined benefit universe

In the thirteenth edition of the Purple Book, the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) points to significant risk in the defined benefit (DB) pension universe.

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new website. With a fresh new look and improved navigation it should be much easier for you to find what you’re looking for. We also have a new address - www.ppf.co.uk.

Implementing the European Court of Justice ruling

In September 2018 the Court of Justice of the European Union (the CJEU) ruled that pension scheme members should receive at least 50% of the value of their accrued old age benefits if their employer became insolvent.

You can now find us on Facebook

This week marks the launch of our new Facebook page. If you are a member, a scheme we look after or a stakeholder, our Facebook page is a new way to connect and engage with us online.

Fashion show raises money for Mind in Croydon

On the 10 October, in recognition of World Mental Health Day 2018, we organised a local fundraising event called Never Mind the Catwalk to raise money for our charity partners Mind in Croydon.

Court of Justice of the European Union judgement - update

Following the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) last month, we have started to write to capped members who we believe are affected by the ruling. This is to confirm our records, because we do not have all the data we need to calculate the increase due. We will be writing in tranches over the coming weeks, so members who believe they are affected, but do not receive a letter immediately, do not need to contact us.

New levy estimate for 2019/20

We’ve announced the amount of levy we will collect in 2019/20 will be £500 million. This is down from £550 million in 2018/19.