All Pension Protection Fund (PPF) articles
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AnalysisMore de-risking transactions below £200m are expected, consultants say
Despite transactions above £1bn dominating the market in 2023
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NewsTPR reaches agreement with ITV after lengthy legal battle
Box Clever members are expected to receive full benefits following an in-principle deal agreed between TPR and ITV
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NewsUK government announces ‘landmark’ pensions review
Chancellor of the exchequer, Rachel Reeves, says the review is set to boost investment, increase pension pots and tackle waste in the UK pensions system
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News‘Business as usual’ for UK pensions schemes following King’s speech
Labour government introduces Pensions Scheme Bill
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AnalysisUK election: No impact on Mansion House agenda expected
Labour’s manifesto says the party is committed to increasing productive investment in UK economy
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NewsObituary: Martin Clarke, former UK government actuary
Martin Clarke passed away on 5 June 2024 following a period in hospital
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NewsPLSA calls for superfund regime before establishing public sector consolidator
Association says more time is needed to determine whether public sector consolidator is needed
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NewsPPF-run pensions consolidator could unlock £10bn in UK investment
The lifeboat scheme estimates that pension funds with assets totalling £130bn could be interested in a transfer
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NewsIndustry 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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NewsPPF 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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NewsClara-Pensions completes second transaction with Debenhams
This is the first transaction from PPF assessment for Clara-Pensions
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NewsMeeting 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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NewsUK 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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NewsPPF 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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NewsPPF 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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NewsPPF 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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InterviewsExit interview: Oliver Morley, Pension Protection Fund
Oliver Morley leaves the PPF in December to join Money and Pensions Service
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NewsMixed 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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NewsChancellor 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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NewsKing’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
