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Pension Protection Fund
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We protect millions of people in the UK who belong to defined benefit pension schemes. When these schemes fail, we’re ready to help. https://www.ppf.co.uk/
Our CIO, Barry Kenneth, gave evidence to the Business and Trade Select Committee today. Barry answered a range of questions about why pension schemes are investing less in the UK and what role we might have in supporting greater domestic investment.
November 18, 2025 at 6:11 PM
We're so pleased to have been shortlisted as a finalist in the Institute of Customer Service's UK Customer Satisfaction Awards for our work with Civica to build a seamless, fully digital bereavement service for our members and their loved ones.
November 17, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Our consultation, which sets out our proposed approach for the 2026/27 PPF levy, is now open to receive submissions. Find out more about our proposals and share your views with us: ppf.co.uk/news/Have-yo...
November 17, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Next Tuesday, our Chief Investment Officer, Barry Kenneth, will give evidence to the Business and Trade Committee. Their inquiry is examining how the UK can raise capital formation by mobilising greater levels of private and public finance into British firms and infrastructure.
November 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Our annual Purple Book provides a detailed view of the UK's defined benefit pensions landscape. Join us on Thursday 4 December, where we'll explore the latest insights from our Purple Book 2025.

Register now: share-eu1.hsforms.com/1icXHjI0NSdK...
November 13, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Congratulations to Joanne Reeve, one of our Senior Pension Administrators, for receiving highly commended in the 'Administrator of the Year' category at last night's Women in Pensions Awards.🌟 @profpensions.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Congratulations to our Chief Operating Officer, Richard Beaven, who has made INvolve's Outstanding Role Model Top 100 Executives list. The list recognises leaders paving the way to increase representation and drive inclusion in the workplace.
November 12, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Shalin Bhagwan, our Chief Actuary, summarises the latest changes in our monthly 7800 index. Visit our website to view the full update: ppf.co.uk/PPF-7800-index
November 11, 2025 at 9:44 AM
We've just published our latest 7800 update. View the full update and the index history on our website: ppf.co.uk/PPF-7800-index
November 11, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Our CEO, Michelle Ostermann, sat down with Charles Hall to record the latest episode of the Peel Hunt Insights podcast. They discussed topics from international differences in pension systems to how the PPF can support the government's growth agenda. bit.ly/47SnteG
November 7, 2025 at 12:11 PM
We welcome today's news that all members of the Boxclever Group Pension Scheme will receive their benefits in full and arrears within the ITV Pension Scheme.

By working closely with tprgovuk.bsky.social and scheme trustees, we've helped deliver the best possible outcome for members.
November 6, 2025 at 1:03 PM
It's less than one month to go until our Purple Book webinar with Professional Pensions.

Join our Chief Actuary, Shalin Bhagwan, and Actuary, James Emmott, for an exclusive first look at the key findings from our Purple Book 2025.

Register now: share-eu1.hsforms.com/1icXHjI0NSdK...
November 5, 2025 at 11:54 AM
We’re back with @profpensions.bsky.social for another exclusive Purple Book webinar.

Join our Chief Actuary, Shalin Bhagwan, and Actuary, James Emmott, as they unpack key insights from the latest edition and answer your questions live.

Register now: share-eu1.hsforms.com/1icXHjI0NSdK...
October 31, 2025 at 3:53 PM
We've published our first Sustainability Report, bringing together our responsible investment, climate change and operational sustainability actions and achievements into a one report. Read more on our website: www.ppf.co.uk/news/Sustain...
October 23, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Our CEO attended the #RegionalInvestmentSummit that highlighted the government’s commitment to unlocking regional investment opportunities across the UK, from housing and infrastructure to AI and energy, as part of its Plan for Change and Industrial Strategy.
October 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Shalin Bhagwan, our Chief Actuary, summarises the latest changes in our monthly 7800 index. Visit our website to view the full update: ppf.co.uk/PPF-7800-index
October 14, 2025 at 8:39 AM
We've just published our latest 7800 update. View the full update and the index history on our website: ppf.co.uk/PPF-7800-index
October 14, 2025 at 8:35 AM
In our latest blog our Chief Customer Officer, Sara Protheroe, has shared how we actively engage with our members to get regular feedback to continually improve our services. Find out more on our website: ppf.co.uk/blog-posts/o...
October 9, 2025 at 3:33 PM
We're delighted that our Chief Governance, Risk and Legal Officer, Dana Grey, is featured in this month's edition of PensionsAge discussing our employee-led approach to our new DEI strategy. Read more: www.pensionsage.com/pages/Digita...
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September 30, 2025 at 3:31 PM
We've announced that we'll not charge a conventional PPF levy this year, saving £45m for UK defined benefit (DB) pension schemes and benefiting 5,000 DB schemes and their sponsoring employers. Read the full news story: ppf.co.uk/news/Zero_Le...
September 23, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Our Chief Actuary, Shalin Bhagwan, opened today's #PensionsAgeAutumn conference with a keynote on our evolution over the last 20 years, how the DB landscape has changed over this period, its impact on our levy estimate and what the levy might look like going forward.
September 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Our members are at the heart of what we do, so we welcome the measures in the Pension Schemes Bill that would enable us to pay terminally ill members earlier and to connect to pension dashboards – both helping us further improve member experience. bit.ly/42vEU2s #PensionAwarenessWeek
September 16, 2025 at 10:05 AM
We believe an inclusive workplace is one where people are empowered and involved, can be their authentic selves and where differences in thought and belief are embraced. For #NationalInclusionWeek, we asked our employees to share what inclusion means to them.
September 15, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Our Chief Actuary, Shalin Bhagwan, is opening the Pensions Age Autumn Conference next week, reflecting on changes in the DB landscape over the past 20 years and their impact on our levy estimate. #PensionsAgeAutumn
September 12, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Our Chief Actuary, Shalin Bhagwan, spoke at today's EPFIF International Seminar. He gave an introduction to the PPF, explained the positive ripple effect our investments have on the economy, and outlined the benefits of consolidation.
September 10, 2025 at 3:19 PM