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Pension Protection Fund
Pension Protection Fund was established in 2005. It is headquartered in Croydon, Surrey, UK and acts as a statutory corporation of the Department for Work and...
Pension Protection Fund
Pension Protection Fund was established in 2005. It is headquartered in Croydon, Surrey, UK and acts as a statutory corporation of the Department for Work and Pensions. The fund provides pension benefits and protects members of other defined-benefit pension schemes.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
2005
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
Croydon
Corporate office
Renaissance, 12 Dingwall Road, Croydon, Surrey, United Kingdom, CR0 2NA
Principals
Kate Jones
Chair of the Board
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Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Pension Protection Fund?
Barry Kenneth serves as Chief Investment Officer. Richard Beaven acts as Acting Chief Executive and oversees overall operations including investment execution.
Does Pension Protection Fund participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The fund executes both fund commitments and direct investments. It holds private-equity fund positions alongside direct ownership of operating businesses such as Riverside Energy from Waste.
What asset classes does Pension Protection Fund allocate to?
Allocations include public equities, private equity at 6.65 percent, and timberland exceeding $1.25 billion. The fund also maintains infrastructure exposure through energy-from-waste assets.
Which regions does Pension Protection Fund invest in?
The fund holds assets in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Ireland, the Baltics, and the Nordics. Forestry investments are concentrated in the southern hemisphere and northern Europe.
How is Pension Protection Fund related to the UK government?
It functions as a statutory corporation under the Department for Work and Pensions. The department serves as its parent body and the fund administers protections mandated by UK legislation.
Does Pension Protection Fund maintain co-investment relationships?
Yes. It formed joint ventures with APG Asset Management and UniSuper to acquire Wenita Forest Products and the Forico Forestry Estate.
What governance memberships does Pension Protection Fund hold?
The fund is a signatory to the Principles for Responsible Investment since 2007 and the UK Stewardship Code. It also participates in the International Centre for Pension Management.
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