Press releases

New Head of Investment Strategy

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) today announced the appointment of Ian Scott in a new role as Head of Investment Strategy.

S143 Consultation September 2016

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has published a consultation document proposing changes to the actuarial assumptions used in s179 and s143 valuations.

Reminder: Only one week left to apply to the Financial Assistance Scheme

The Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) will be closed to new applications from schemes from 1 September 2016. 

PPF publishes refreshed guidance for restructuring & insolvency professionals

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has updated its Restructuring Principles and Guidance for Insolvency Professionals.

PPF publishes Technical Newsletter

The PPF has published Issue 8 of Technical News, a newsletter on topical issues including practical guidance for schemes in PPF assessment periods and FAS qualifying schemes.

The Pension Protection Fund updates on third levy triennium work

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has published an update on its plans for the third levy triennium starting in 2018. 

PPF announces new specialist administration and actuarial services panel members

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has completed the selection process for its new Specialist Administration and Actuarial Services Panel (SAASP). The new panel comprises four firms which will provide both administrative and actuarial services during the PPF assessment period, replacing the previous model of two separate panels. The new panel will also bring consistency to administration services inclusive of payroll and member services.

The Pension Protection Fund reports strong position in Annual Report and Accounts 2015/16

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has reported a strong financial position and healthy balance sheet in its 2015/16 Annual Report and Accounts, published today.

PPF Appoints Jayne Nickalls as Non Executive Director

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) announced today (30 June, 2016) the appointment of Jayne Nickalls as a Non-Executive Director.

PPF Response to Referendum Decision

Our long standing low risk approach and hedging strategy mean that we are able to cope with the volatile markets we expect to see.

Revised Actuarial Factors

The PPF has published revised actuarial factors to take effect from 1 October 2016.

PPF Seeks Actuarial Services

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) is seeking to procure actuarial services  to equalise guaranteed minimum pensions for members and the application of a Statutory Minimum.