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Pension Protection Fund names new chief risk officer
The Pension Protection Fund has hired Jeremy Lee from HSBC in a key senior risk role. He joined the organisation earlier this month.
DB schemes navigate volatile 2025 to finish with stronger funding position
Defined benefit pension schemes finished 2025 with an aggregate surplus of £259.7bn, according to the latest data from the Pension Protection Fund’s 7800 index.
TPT raises ‘serious concerns’ over PPF levy on superfunds
The provider, which announced plans to launch a DB superfund last year, argued that carve-outs for “alternative covenant schemes” could hamper innovation and penalise employers and members.
Outlook 2026: How pension schemes can support the UK economy
Pensions Expert explores the opportunities and challenges for investors seeking to increase their domestic allocations in 2026, with the help of master trusts and asset managers.
The unknown cost of pre-97 indexation to DB schemes
Potential changes to the way the PPF’s compensation is calculated and paid could have an impact on its 7800 index and some schemes in its assessment period, as Nick Reeve reports.
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First Actuarial offers financial wellbeing tool to charities
In a recent survey of the charity sector, the consultancy highlighted contrasting fortunes among non-profit groups’ pension schemes – something it aims to address through a renewed partnership.
Pension schemes seek to address data ‘debt’ issues with digital tools
Nearly 30 UK pension schemes have significantly improved the accuracy of their member data after adopting digital data enrichment technology over the past year, according to Heka Global.
Pensions Expert DC & Master Trust Summit
As new legislation reshapes the pensions and retirement sector, Pensions Expert will delve into the rapidly evolving defined contribution (DC) world to bring you closer to the issues that really matter.
The Pension Fund Investors Dinner
The Pension Fund Investors Dinner brings pension funds and their advisers together in a relaxed, informal environment where issues of the day can be discussed and relationships established or renewed.
LAPF Investments Awards 2026
The LAPF Investments Awards honour exceptional achievements in the LGPS, gaining recognition as a hallmark of excellence in pension provision.
‘Urgent need’ for financial education, People’s Pension survey warns
A survey commissioned by the People’s Pension master trust has found that most adults are concerned about a lack of financial education and the impact it could have on current and future generations.