All Pension Protection Fund (PPF) articles
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: How a DB ‘surplus code’ could support economic growth
David Wrigley, partner at LCP, says supporting the appropriate release of surpluses could provide a shot in the arm to the UK economy
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AnalysisDB schemes indicate growing preference for retaining assets
But buyout remains preferred option, according to UK pensions industry
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NewsPension Protection Fund puts levy decision on hold
The lifeboat expects to make a decision on a new levy for 2025/26 in January
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NewsInvestors weigh priorities in face of uncertain markets
Selective opportunities in private markets and medium-term risks in the US despite the current post-election bull market
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NewsDB schemes with fewer than 1,000 members make up 80% of total funds under PPF
However, these schemes only make up around 10% of total assets, liabilities and members
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NewsPension Protection Fund could lower the levy further, claims WTW
WTW claims that even if PPF distrust the government to bring the levy back, it could lower it below £100m
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NewsPeople moves: Railpen adds two directors to board
Plus: PPF appoints non-exec directors; AXA IM hires new head of global equity
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NewsPPF launches consultation as it plans to keep levy at £100m
UK’s lifeboat scheme continues to engage with government on possibility of lowering levy further
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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
