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Read Technical News to get in-depth analysis of new regulations and other important developments in pensions. Download copies of Technical News Technical News – Issue 10 This was published on 29 June 2018.Download Issue 10

Technical guidance for previous periods

Here you'll find all the necessary valuation guidance and factors that were valid for previous periods. Please use the links below: Valuation guidance valid for previous periods

Compensation cap factors valid for previous periods

Paragraphs 26 and 27 of Schedule 7 of the Pensions Act 2004 set out the circumstances in which the compensation cap applies and how and when it should be increased. In July 2021 the Court of Appeal ruled the PPF compensation cap was unlawful on the grounds of age discrimination, so we’re no longer applying it and we’re removing it from affected PPF pensioners.  The information below is provided for advisers who still need to refer to previous calculation tables and factors.

Valuation guidance for previous periods

Below is a list of historical effective dates with links to the correct guidance (G and H) and relevant assumptions (A and B). The effective dates relate to the time when the assets and liabilities of the scheme were calculated. To find the period of guidance that you’re looking for, simply click on the links attached to the dates. Please note that all dates are inclusive.

Pension professionals

Actuaries, lawyers and other scheme advisers can get in-depth technical guidance, updates and news here.

Factors

Useful information about our factors for pension professionals.

PPF launches expanded Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Strategy to build on five years of progress

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has today published its new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Strategy for 2025-2028.

We’ve launched our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy

Today, we’ve launched our new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strategy, that reaffirms our commitment to being an inclusive employer.

Accessibility statement for the PPF

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