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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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The Friday Takeaway: U-turn if you want to
Is the OBR’s report into the consequences of the salary sacrifice cap enough to persuade the government to change course? Pensions Expert editor Nick Reeve hopes so.
Harwich docks scheme with £45m Royal London buy-in
Royal London has insured the Harwich Haven Authority Pension Fund through a £45m full scheme buy-in covering all 170 members.
Appointments: Dalriada and IGG bolster trustee rosters
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 6 February 2026.
Pensions UK hires Nest policy chief to lead DC work
The industry trade body has appointed Philip Brown as its new head of defined contribution and master trusts ahead of substantial legislative changes affecting the sector.
Schroders lands £3bn fiduciary mandate from E.ON scheme
Schroders will take on the management of the portfolio for the £3bn E.ON UK Group pension fund, which is part of the £29bn Electricity Supply Pension Scheme.
OBR data challenges government claims on salary sacrifice cap
New data analysis shows that many people the government has claimed are “protected” from changes to salary sacrifice will still lose out when the cap is introduced in 2029, according to LCP’s Steve Webb