PPF explains Dun and Bradstreet failure score

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A detailed summary of how Dun and Bradstreet's failure score is calculated has been added to the Pension Protection Fund's (PPF) website.

The failure score of a company, as calculated by Dun and Bradstreet, is particularly important in calculating the risk-based element of the levy. The PPF is proposing to use the failure scores of participating employers to calculate the insolvency risk of a pension scheme, which then determines the levy imposed. A list of 25 questions and answers can be found in the new area of the website which include an explanation of the factors Dun and Bradstreet use to calculate a failure score along with how to contact the company and if necessary how to challenge a failure score. This informat...

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