Pensions - Articles - August update for the Pension Protection Fund 7800 Index


Since July 2007 the Pension Protection Fund has published the latest estimated funding position, on a s179 basis, for the defined benefit schemes in its eligible universe.

 The PPF 7800 index is published on the second Tuesday of every month, and the PPF publishes The Purple Book each year. 

 August 2017 Update

 Highlights

 The aggregate deficit of the 5,794 schemes in the PPF 7800 Index is estimated to have decreased over the month to £180.1 billion at end of July 2017, from a deficit of £186.2 billion at the end of June 2017.
 The funding ratio improved from 89.1 per cent at end of June 2017 to 89.4 per cent. 
 Total assets were £1,524.7 billion and total liabilities were £1,704.8 billion.
 There were 4,156 schemes in deficit and 1,638 schemes in surplus. 

  

 View full update PPF-7800-Index-August 2017

Back to Index


Similar News to this Story

Funding for DB schemes makes more progress at start of 2026
Fully hedged scheme sees small funding level increase over January50% hedged scheme also improves position over the monthEncouraging start to 2026 fol
Older retirees lose out falling into best/worst income gap
Older retirees have most to lose by falling into the best/worst income gap, Just Group analysis reveals·Gap between the best and worst annuity rates i
Beazley agree £8bn Zurich buyout as Iran tensions dominate
FTSE 100 scales fresh heights as its defensive qualities shine. Energy stocks and miners benefit as Middle East tensions rise. Insurer Beazley agrees

Site Search

Exact   Any  

Latest Actuarial Jobs

Actuarial Login

Email
Password
 Jobseeker    Client
Reminder Logon

APA Sponsors

Actuarial Jobs & News Feeds

Jobs RSS News RSS

WikiActuary

Be the first to contribute to our definitive actuarial reference forum. Built by actuaries for actuaries.