All Pension Protection Fund (PPF) articles
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NewsUK’s PPF to invest £1bn in infrastructure
DB protection fund will assess quality UK and global opportunities in line with fiduciary duty
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NewsAPG and TIAA award €475m impact investing mandate to Arcmont
The investment will be centred on four key themes: climate, health, education and sustainable economic growth
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NewsDB surplus extraction could boost UK economy but detail will be key
The move could unlock £100bn of value over the next decade
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NewsPPF lowers levy to £45m as it expects more flexibility from government
DWP says it will consider giving PPF more flexibility to reduce its levy, supporting DB schemes and their sponsoring employers to drive growth
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NewsUK government proposes tapping into DB surplus for economic growth
UK government is determined to encourage DB pension funds to deliver investment and drive economic growth
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: How a DB ‘surplus code’ could support economic growth
David Wrigley, partner at LCP, says supporting the appropriate release of surpluses could provide a shot in the arm to the UK economy
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AnalysisDB schemes indicate growing preference for retaining assets
But buyout remains preferred option, according to UK pensions industry
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NewsPension Protection Fund puts levy decision on hold
The lifeboat expects to make a decision on a new levy for 2025/26 in January
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NewsInvestors weigh priorities in face of uncertain markets
Selective opportunities in private markets and medium-term risks in the US despite the current post-election bull market
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NewsDB schemes with fewer than 1,000 members make up 80% of total funds under PPF
However, these schemes only make up around 10% of total assets, liabilities and members
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NewsPension Protection Fund could lower the levy further, claims WTW
WTW claims that even if PPF distrust the government to bring the levy back, it could lower it below £100m
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NewsPeople moves: Railpen adds two directors to board
Plus: PPF appoints non-exec directors; AXA IM hires new head of global equity
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NewsPPF launches consultation as it plans to keep levy at £100m
UK’s lifeboat scheme continues to engage with government on possibility of lowering levy further
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AnalysisMore de-risking transactions below £200m are expected, consultants say
Despite transactions above £1bn dominating the market in 2023
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NewsTPR reaches agreement with ITV after lengthy legal battle
Box Clever members are expected to receive full benefits following an in-principle deal agreed between TPR and ITV
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NewsUK government announces ‘landmark’ pensions review
Chancellor of the exchequer, Rachel Reeves, says the review is set to boost investment, increase pension pots and tackle waste in the UK pensions system
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News‘Business as usual’ for UK pensions schemes following King’s speech
Labour government introduces Pensions Scheme Bill
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AnalysisUK election: No impact on Mansion House agenda expected
Labour’s manifesto says the party is committed to increasing productive investment in UK economy
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NewsObituary: Martin Clarke, former UK government actuary
Martin Clarke passed away on 5 June 2024 following a period in hospital
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NewsPLSA calls for superfund regime before establishing public sector consolidator
Association says more time is needed to determine whether public sector consolidator is needed
