All Pension Protection Fund (PPF) articles
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News
Industry provides further backing for PPF endgame role
The consultation on DB surplus extraction and the public sector consolidator operated by PPF closes on 19 April
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PPF proposes bespoke discount rates in valuations for smaller schemes
The consultation will close on 6 May and seeks views from actuarial professionals and industry stakeholders
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Clara-Pensions completes second transaction with Debenhams
This is the first transaction from PPF assessment for Clara-Pensions
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Meeting schemes’ benefit structures is barrier to consolidation, pensions industry says
Consolidation is not off the table, according to the PPF, but consolidators need to get the design right
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UK pensions industry welcomes DWP plans for DB surplus extraction
DWP consults on plans to make DB surplus extraction easier and set up a public sector consolidator operated by PPF
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PPF selects Aviva to provide DC solution for hybrid schemes
Under the partnership, benefits of DC members of the PPF hybrid schemes will now be protected by Aviva’s master trust
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PPF appoints Michelle Ostermann as chief executive officer
Ostermann is set to assume her new role on 1 April, with Katherine Easter acting as interim CEO in the meantime
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PPF and DWP explore legislative changes to further reduce levy
Next year’s target collection of £100m will be the lowest levy the PPF has ever charged
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Interviews
Exit interview: Oliver Morley, Pension Protection Fund
Oliver Morley leaves the PPF in December to join Money and Pensions Service
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Mixed views on UK government plans to consolidate DB schemes into PPF
PPF a ‘clear choice’ for public sector consolidator, but concerns remain over the time it would take to make it operational
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Chancellor updates on Mansion House reforms, announces further consultations
The government will consult on opening PPF as an investment vehicle for smaller DB schemes
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King’s Speech fails to mention pension reforms
Speculation that the PPF could be used as a consolidator remains unaddressed, and this is now unlikely to be resolved for at least another 12 months, PMI says
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ESG and climate change ‘at the core’ of PPF stewardship strategy
‘The focus on understanding long-term material risks and opportunities has continued unabated,’ says PPF CIO
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DWP embraces PPF as potential public pensions consolidator candidate
‘From a variety of perspectives there’s clearly an investment model that we already have, expertise and infrastructure,’ says the PPF
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Oliver Morley leaves chief executive role at PPF
Morley will take up the role of CEO at Money and Pensions Service (MaPS)
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PPF opens levy consultation to halve charge to £100m
‘It is clear that PPF would like to go further but is constrained by law,’ says LCP
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PPF would take 18 years to consolidate smallest UK DB schemes, says WTW
Crucial changes to the shape of benefits will present a ‘significant hurdle’ for trustees, if their consent is required for any consolidation
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PPF ‘well placed’ to take on public sector consolidator role
‘The public sector consolidator option could substantially deliver against the government’s objectives,’ says PPF chief
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Analysis
Analysis: Is consolidation for UK small pension pots too complex?
The proposed creation of a public sector consolidator could open up de-risking opportunities for smaller schemes, says Broadstone
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Analysis
Analysis: Encouraging DB schemes to take more investment risk
With the call for evidence closing today, consultants shared what needs to be done to encourage DB schemes to take on more investment risk