Press releases

PPF welcomes government signal on levy changes

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has today welcomed the announcement by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) that the government will consider giving the PPF more flexibility to reduce its levy, thus supporting DB schemes and their sponsoring employers to drive growth.  

PPF Board look to January for levy decision

Following positive engagement with stakeholders as part of their consultation on the 2025/26 levy rules the PPF will conclude its decision making in January.

The Purple Book shows stability in strong defined benefit pension scheme funding

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has today published the Purple Book 2024 which shows the strong net funding position of the universe of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes has remained largely stable over the past year. 

PPF awarded ServiceMark accreditation with Distinction for exceptional customer service

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has been awarded ServiceMark Accreditation with Distinction from The Institute of Customer Service (ICS), making it one of only 25 companies in the country to achieve the highest standard of customer service.

PPF demonstrates the power of industry engagement and collaboration to drive positive change

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has today published its fifth Responsible Investment report, which reinforces its commitment to promoting sustainability in the pensions industry and demonstrates the power industry engagement.

PPF publishes s143 valuation assumptions consultation response

The Pension Protection Fund has today published its full response to its latest section 143 (s143) valuation assumptions consultation, which outlined proposals to allow marginally overfunded smaller schemes to use a bespoke discount rate for certain valuations during the assessment period.

PPF marks a productive year in its 2023/24 Annual Report

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has today published its 2023/24 Annual Report and Accounts, highlighting its strong investment performance and continued customer service excellence. 

PPF champions underrepresented talent during National Inclusion Week

Chief People Officer Katherine Easter at the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has highlighted during National Inclusion Week the “enormous value” in supporting underrepresented talent kickstart their careers in the pensions industry.  

PPF appoints two new non-executive directors

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has announced the appointment of Simon Gadd and Sonia Gogna to its Board as non-executive directors from 1 September.

PPF proposes £100m as levy estimate for 2025/26

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has proposed a £100m levy estimate for 2025/26, the same as 2024/25, equalling the lowest levy ever set.

PPF focuses on progress in private markets data in latest TCFD report

PPF's latest TCFD report shares progress and activities in measuring and managing climate-related risks, opportunities, and key metrics. 

PPF-run consolidator needed to bolster DB endgame options; New fund could unlock c.£10 billion in UK investment

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has, in its response to the Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) consultation on Options for Defined Benefit (DB) Schemes, said more choice is needed to enable all DB schemes to capitalise on improved scheme funding and get endgame ready.