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‘Productive finance’ and how we think about it at the PPF

In this blog, our Chief Investment Officer, Barry Kenneth, explains a bit more about our investment approach.

PPF proposes bespoke S143 valuation assumption for smaller schemes

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has today launched a consultation on proposed changes to the assumptions it uses for certain valuations which provide an estimated price for securing PPF benefits with bulk annuity providers in the buyout market.  

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 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.

PPF proposes updates to valuation assumptions for buyout

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has today launched a consultation on proposed changes to the assumptions it uses for certain valuations which provide an estimated price for bulk annuity providers in the buyout market. 

PPF publishes annual diversity pay gap report

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has today released its sixth Diversity Pay Gap report which shows the progress it has made in addressing the imbalances in pay across gender and race. This year for the first time the report covers the PPF’s disability and long-term health condition pay gaps.

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. 

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 confirms significant reduction in levy

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

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.