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Appointments: Aviva, PPF, TPT, Aptia, Shoosmiths
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 31 July 2026.
Bulk annuity market competition could push PPF liabilities down further
The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) is consulting on changes to its liability valuation methods in light of increased competition in the bulk annuity market.
DB schemes end first half with £264bn surplus on PPF measure
Despite the broadly positive position, the PPF’s data showed that the aggregate position of schemes in deficit on a PPF basis worsened over the course of June.
PPF reserves hit £15bn ahead of pre-97 compensation change
The lifeboat fund for defined benefit pension schemes has begun contacting members with pre-97 benefits regarding inflation-linked uplifts that will begin in January.
People's Pension and PPF bosses among King’s Birthday Honours
PPF chair Kate Jones and People’s Partnership chief executive Patrick Heath-Lay have been awarded CBEs for services to the pensions sector in the King’s Birthday Honours list, announced this weekend.
More Defined Benefit news
SPP: Millions at risk of pension shortfall without joined-up housing policy approach
Declining homeownership rates and a sharp rise in lifelong renters mean many people will require an estimated £269,000 more in pension savings to cover rental costs, according to the Society of Pension Professionals.
Asset managers growing concerned about AI risks, research shows
Technology firm Clearwater Analytics polled a range of investment managers working across various asset classes and found that many respondents were concerned about the potential impact of AI on areas such as data governance, regulatory compliance, and reliability.
DWP and FCA extend Value for Money consultation period
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have extended their consultation period for the planned Value for Money framework by two weeks.
Pinsent Masons: Why clear records matter when fixing pension scheme mistakes
Charlotte Scholes and Sam Robinson of Pinsent Masons explore a recent court ruling on scheme documentation and why it is important to keep accurate records of trustee meetings and decisions.
AI pension scams put employers under pressure to strengthen fraud warnings
Employers are being urged to strengthen pension scam awareness as artificial intelligence makes fraudulent communications harder for savers to distinguish from legitimate contact.
TPT introduces CDC modelling tool ahead of multi-employer scheme launch
TPT Retirement Solutions has introduced a new modelling capability designed to support the launch and ongoing management of collective defined contribution pension schemes.