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PPF confirms general levy for 2025/26 (there isn’t one).

PPF decision saves £45m for UK defined benefit (DB) pension schemes Benefits nearly 5,000 DB schemes and their sponsoring employers Marks significant milestone on PPF’s journey to financial self sufficiency Move supports government’s pension reforms and productive investment goals The … Continue reading

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Sainsbury and Monk argue to parliament for a troubled group of pensioners over 73.

Roger Sainsbury and Terry Monk speak to the General Committee of the parliamentarians interested in the Pension Schemes Bill. You can watch it here with Roger Sainsbury and Terry Monk speaking on behalf of those deprived of their pension , … Continue reading

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The Michelle and Morten show at parliament- impressive but to the point?

The General Committee’s meetings with 23 “experts” has something a little celebratory about it. This one with Michelle Ostermann and Brightwell’s Morten Nilsson has  got a TV “couples show” written all over it. This is Michelle introducing herself but she … Continue reading

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The PPF miss out this time – but show no sign of giving up!

It is the last day of Spring and tomorrow will be summer. This is a morning to be optimistic and I am – that PPF will get to where it and many like me want it to be! I clicked … Continue reading

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PPF – 20 years old – memories of a child and teenage pension!

As part of our 20th anniversary celebrations, our colleagues have been sharing some of their memories from their time at the PPF. We’d love to hear your stories, memories and pictures too! Tag us and use the hashtag #PPF20 pic.twitter.com/TJyCl7eHmz … Continue reading

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Defined Benefit Pension Funding – Iain Clacher & Con Keating

Defined Benefit Pension Funding Iain Clacher & Con Keating The article  appears in the Securities Institute Review which is the house magazine of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI) It is here  In a range of conference presentations, … Continue reading

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What does Rachel Reeves want to do with pension surpluses?

The budget has been described by some pension people as “boring” though that description will not fit well with those who have charge of corporate budgets who now have to factor in an extra cost equivalent to that of auto-enrolment … Continue reading

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Pensions’ national wealth fund – the PPF

The Pension Protection Fund is a national treasure. Sponsored by the levies of over 5,000 hard pressed employers, it has now built up a notional surplus of £13.2bn in reserves needed to meet the near £19bn of pensions it is … Continue reading

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Martin Clarke CB – the last Government Actuary – is dead

Sad news reached me early yesterday from fellow actuary Peer Tompkins and it was formally confirmed later in the day. The former Government Actuary, Martin Clarke, has passed away after a period in hospital. Martin Clarke, Government Actuary 2014 to … Continue reading

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Michelle Ostermann – the PPF’s new CEO

Here is how the PPF’s new CEO , Michelle Ostermann introduces herself on Linked in. I have over 30 years of pension investment and senior leadership experience. I am currently the CEO of the Pension Protection Fund and Chair of … Continue reading

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