XPS raises concern about the PPF acting as a public consolidator

XPS says PPF could support viable DB schemes with insolvent sponsors to reach buyout

Jasmine Urquhart
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XPS has proposed an alternative to the PPF public consolidator model
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XPS has proposed an alternative to the PPF public consolidator model

XPS Pensions Group has raised concern about the potential for the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) to act as a public consolidator.

The consultancy said there was a "lack of evidence" to suggest the need for a public consolidator given that, in its experience, there are no barriers to obtaining quotes or "obtaining alternative ...

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