Press releases

The Purple Book confirms accelerated improvement in defined benefit scheme funding

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has today published the Purple Book 2023, which showed a significant improvement in the net funding position of the universe of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes it protects in the past year. 

PPF champions power of stewardship in latest Responsible Investment Report

PPF publishes fourth Responsible Investment report, highlighting its continued commitment towards integrating material ESG risks into its investment approach.

Oliver Morley, Chief Executive, to depart PPF

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) announces today the departure of Oliver Morley, Chief Executive.

Pension Protection Fund, Unisuper and APG acquire Forico and Tasmania’s largest hardwood estate

The PPF, UniSuper and APG Asset Management have announced the acquisition of Forico and a 170,000-hectare plantation forestry estate in Tasmania, from a New Forests managed fund.

PPF launches Trustmark badge for panel firms

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has today launched a new Trustmark initiative which will provide its panel firms with a badge that recognises their expertise and high level of service supporting defined benefit pension schemes in relation to the PPF’s assessment process.   

PPF proposes £100m levy for 2024/25

The Pension Protection Fund has today announced in its 2024/25 levy consultation that it expects to collect £100m in levy next year, further reducing the levy by half compared with the 2023/24 estimate.

PPF well placed to run a Public Sector Consolidator

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has today published its response to the Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) call for evidence on Options for Defined Benefit (DB) Schemes.

PPF publishes third TCFD report

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has today published its third annual Climate Change report

Shalin Bhagwan has joined the PPF as Chief Actuary

The PPF is pleased to announce that Shalin Bhagwan has joined the organisation as Chief Actuary.

PPF Chair commits to expand sustainability drive with new strategy

New strategy outlines four sustainability goals across Responsible Investment, Diversity & Inclusion, community impact, and operations and supply chains. 

David Atkinson joins PPF board as Non-Executive Director

PPF Chair, Kate Jones said: “I’m delighted that David has joined our Board, bringing his extensive finance and risk management expertise, gained in both his executive and non-executive careers, to support our journey as we approach the next phase of our strategic plan and embrace the recommendations of DWP’s recent review.”

PPF confirms significant reduction in levy

PPF confirms significant reduction in levy following widespread support for consultation proposals on rules for 2023/24