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Technical Newsletter

Our Technical Newsletter - Issue 9, was published on 5 July 2017.

PPF statement on the British Steel Pension Scheme

PPF statement on the British Steel Pension Scheme.

Third Levy Triennium webinars now available to view

In support of the consultation on the proposed changes to the levy rules for three year period starting 2018/19, PPF and Experian representatives participated in a number of live webinar broadcasts.

PPF confirms plans to raise Fraud Compensation Levy in 2017/18

The PPF, which runs the Fraud Compensation Fund (FCF), has been notified of a number of possible claims which may come to the FCF in the next few years.

PPF Confirms Final Levy Determination for 2017/18

The Pension Protection Fund today confirmed the levy rules for 2017/18. The final levy rules are not substantively changed from those published in December, except to include the levy rule for schemes which cease to have a substantive sponsor following a restructuring.

PPF consults on levy rules for next three years from 2018

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has today (Thursday) launched a consultation outlining how it intends to develop the Pension Protection Levy for the next three year period, or triennium, starting in 2018/19. The consultation involves a detailed set of proposals together with supporting roadshows and webinars.

PPF comments on Alan Rubenstein's appointment to esure

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) is making changes to the actuarial assumptions used in s179 and s143 valuations, following a consultation.

Pension Protection Fund BHS Statement

Alan Rubenstein, Chief Executive, Pension Protection Fund (PPF) said “This settlement for the BHS pension schemes, agreed between Sir Philip, the Pensions Regulator and the trustees, with the involvement of the PPF relieves the PPF’s levy payers of the cost of meeting the initially reported shortfall.

PPF opens consultation on levy rule for new arrangements with no substantive sponsor

The Pension Protection Fund has today published its consultation document on its proposed levy rule for schemes without a substantive sponsor, for inclusion in the 2017/18 Levy Determination.

PPF Confirms Levy Determination for 2017/18

 Levy rules for 2017/18 to remain largely unchanged for third year of the triennium

The Purple Book reveals stable trends in Defined Benefit Pension Schemes despite challenging landscape

The Purple Book, published by the Pension Protection Fund, gives the most comprehensive picture of the risks faced by defined benefit pension schemes in the UK

PPF Confirms changes to S143 and S179 assumptions

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) is making changes to the actuarial assumptions used in s179 and s143 valuations, following a consultation.