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Introduction On 20 March 2014, the PPF issued an announcement giving information about its move to replace D&B with Experian as its insolvency risk provider and explaining what schemes can do to prepare. In this Alert: Key points PPF...
Introduction The PPF’s levy determination for 2014/15 was published in December 2013. In this Alert: Key points Contingent Assets Re-characterisation of money purchase benefits Key dates Action Looking further ahead Key points From...
Background The PPF published its consultation on the 2014/15 Pension Protection Levy Determination on 5 September 2013. The PPF’s intention is that the levy parameters are unchanged for 2014/15, meaning the total levy will be £695...
Introduction In December 2012, the PPF revised its contingent assets guidance (the “Guidance”) for the levy year 2013/14, with the aim of giving schemes “a better steer” on what to consider when planning to use...
Introduction The PPF has revised its contingent assets guidance (the “Guidance”) for the levy year 2013/14 with the aim of giving schemes “a better steer” on what to consider when planning to use guarantees as...
Introduction The PPF’s recent consultation document sets out the basis on which it intends to charge the Pension Protection Levy (the “Levy”) for the 2013/14 levy year. In this Alert: Key points Why is the levy rising?...
Background The DWP’s consultation on equalising groups includes regulations and a possible equalisation method which propose changes to the Equality Act 2010 and the Pensions Act 2004 (the Acts) to remove the requirement for a...
