Malcolm Weir
OpinionPPF’s role in company restructuring and insolvency events
Over the past few years we have seen a number of high-profile company insolvencies and restructurings. When a company with a defined benefit pension scheme faces such a situation, the Pension Protection Fund gets involved.
OpinionPPF: Our new approach to company voluntary arrangements
Over the past few years there has been a marked shift in how companies are seeking to address restructuring issues.
OpinionA spotlight on employer restructuring
A strong sponsoring employer is the best protection for defined benefit pension schemes, but in extreme circumstances, where an organisation faces a serious risk of insolvency, this support may no longer be available.