Press releases

The PPF introduces new insolvency risk services developed with Dun & Bradstreet

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has today marked the start of its new partnership with Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) by publishing its plans for new services and consulting on its approach to the measurement of insolvency risk from 2021.

Pension Protection Fund confirms levy rules for 2020/21

The PPF confirms levy rules for 2020/21 remain stable and broadly unchanged from previous levy year

PPF 7800 index - December 2019

This update provides the latest estimated funding position, on a section 179 (s179) basis, for the defined benefit pension schemes potentially eligible for entry to the Pension Protection Fund (PPF).

PPF 7800 index – November 2019

This update provides the latest estimated funding position, on a section 179 (s179) basis, for the defined benefit pension schemes potentially eligible for entry to the Pension Protection Fund (PPF).

PPF 7800 index – October 2019

This update provides the latest estimated funding position, on a section 179 (s179) basis, for the defined benefit pension schemes potentially eligible for entry to the Pension Protection Fund (PPF).

PPF announces levy estimate for 2020/21

In a new consultation on how levies will be calculated for 2020/21, which launches today, the PPF proposed an unchanged approach to the levy rules for 2020/21.

PPF announces three new Board appointments

PPF Chairman, Arnold Wagner said: “I’m delighted that Rodney, Nailesh and Anna are joining the PPF Board, bringing a broad range of highly relevant knowledge and experience. Our commitment to deliver the best outcomes for pension schemes, members, and levy payers in volatile times remains resolute. In this, the first year of our three year strategic plan, our goal is to set new standards for service, innovation and assurance while combining the best of the private and public sector.

PPF 7800 index – September 2019

This update provides the latest estimated funding position, on a section 179 (s179) basis, for the defined benefit pension schemes potentially eligible for entry to the Pension Protection Fund (PPF).

PPF 7800 index - August 2019

This update provides the latest estimated funding position, on a section 179 (s179) basis, for the defined benefit pension schemes potentially eligible for entry to the Pension Protection Fund (PPF).

PPF 7800 index – July 2019

Highlights

PPF appoints Mike Ridley as Head of Restructuring and launches new guidance

The newly created role of Head of Restructuring marks an addition to the PPF’s in-house team which has played a leading role in many of the UK’s most high profile pension restructuring deals and insolvency events in recent years.

PPF reports strong investment performance in 2018/19

Despite significant market volatility, the PPF's investment return in the year to 31 March 2019 was 5.2 per cent and its assets under management grew from £30 billion to £32 billion.