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This special edition of Hymans Robertson On… recorded live at our 2025 Pensions and Retirement Conference, explored the trends, challenges and innovations shaping the future of the UK pensions industry. In this session, Lara Desay is joined by James Mullins and Michael Abramson to unpack what’s next for the risk transfer market: a fast-evolving space that has seen record-breaking volumes and incre...

This special edition of Hymans Robertson On… was recorded live at our Pensions and Retirement Conference 2025, where we explored how pensions can play a greater role in supporting growth, sustainability and prosperity across the UK. In this session, Alison Leslie is joined by Elaine Torrey, Asad Rashid, Martin Dietz and Iain Connatty to examine the opportunities and innovation shaping the future o...

In this episode of Hymans Robertson On... Investment, our host, Amy Sutherland is joined by fellow colleague, Jaid Longmore, a Responsible Investment Consultant at Hymans Robertson and Helen Price, Co-chair of the Asset Owner Diversity Charter (AODC) to discuss diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) across the pensions and investment industry.  Throughout the episode, our three experts cover topics...

This special edition of “Hymans Robertson On…” explores the future of DC pension design, recorded live at our Pensions and Retirement Conference 2025. In this session, Kathryn Fleming, James Smith, Eve Reid, and Matthew Blakstad share their insights on what it takes to create more flexible and inclusive retirement options. From hybrid models and personalised guidance to smarter data use and innova...

In this episode of Hymans Robertson On... Kirsty Moffat, Senior DC Investment Consultant, presents our latest DC quarterly round-up. In this instalment, Kirsty covers the key developments shaping the defined contribution landscape this quarter, including: The proposed DC oversight reforms and what they could mean for schemes and governance structures. Updates on the FCA’s drive to improve member o...

This special edition of “Hymans Robertson On…” explores what it will take to achieve adequate retirements in the UK, recorded live at our Pensions and Retirement Conference 2025. In this session, we move beyond the statistics to examine the real barriers and real opportunities when it comes to helping people secure decent retirement incomes. From life-stage engagement and scheme design to the evol...

In this episode of Hymans Robertson On... Investment, our host Ben Farmer, sits down with Hymans Robertson's former Senior Partner, John Dickson, to chat through his career in UK pensions and investment.  While giving a whiste-stop tour of his career highlights, John takes the time to chat through: Memorable client journeys, taking opportunities and the lessons learned along the way.  The key mome...

This special edition of “Hymans Robertson On…” explores the reality of artificial intelligence in pensions, recorded live at our Pensions and Retirement Conference 2025. In this session, we cut through the hype to examine the true potential, and true risks, of AI across the pensions and retirement landscape. From efficiency gains and smarter decision-making to ethical challenges and regulatory unc...

This special edition of “Hymans Robertson On…” explores the big picture in pensions, recorded live at our Pensions and Retirement Conference 2025. From the evolving role of DB schemes to the urgent need for investment-led growth, this episode dives deep into the economic, regulatory and demographic forces shaping the future of pensions. Our panellists unpack the legacy of de-risking, the risks of...

On this episode of Hymans Robertson On... Investment, host Ben Farmer is joined by Iain Campbell from Hymans Robertson and guest Paddy Dowdall, Assistant Executive Director at Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) for an insightful discussion on local and impact investing. Throughout the episode, they give insight into:  Why local investment is more important than ever. What it means to invest wi...

Recorded live at our Pensions and Retirement Conference 2025, this special edition podcast brings you the energy, ideas and insights from an event that brought together voices from across the industry. Join us as we speak to a range of hosts and delegates, capturing their reflections on the standout moments, most talked-about topics, and key takeaways from the day. From fresh thinking on pension d...

In this episode of Hymans Robertson On... Investment, host David Watson is joined by Chris Arcari, Head of Capital Markets at Hymans Robertson, and Sidney Rostan, Head of Insurance Linked-Securities at SCOR Investment Partners to dive into insurance-linked securities (ILS) with a focus on catastrophe bonds (cat bonds).  In this episode, our guests explore: What are catastrophe bonds and why invest...

In this episode, our host Hannah English, Head of DC Corporate Consulting at Hymans Robertson, is joined by Jeffrey Fox, Strategic Consulting Lead at Lockton, to explore the evolving role of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in pensions and risk benefits. Together, they discuss: How corporate DEI ambitions are shaping reward and benefits strategies. The impact of regulatory changes, including...

In this episode of Hymans Robertson On... Investment our host Amy Sutherland is joined by Mhairi Gooch and Chris O'Bryen to talk about all things responsible investment in 2025. During the podcast, our experts discuss:  Achieving net-zero and the importance of building a climate transition action plan to turn ambitions and targets into clear steps. Navigating the anti-ESG backlash. Responsible inv...

In this episode of Hymans Robertson On... Kirsty Moffat, Senior DC Investment Consultant, presents our latest DC quarterly round-up. In this instalment, Kirsty discusses: The Mansion House speech and Autumn Budget. The FCA's proposals to enhance targeted support for savers. Recent developments in Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) schemes. The regulators shift towards more predential regulation...

In this episode of Hymans Robertson On… Investment, our host Ben Farmer is joined by Hymans Robertson’s Elaine Torry, Co-Head of Trustee DB and Chris Arcari, Head of Capital Markets as they look in to 2025 and the key themes for DB investment. During this packed episode, our experts discuss:  Key market movements in 2024 and what to expect from the global economy in 2025. Key market driven events...

In this episode of Hymans Robertson On... Investment, our host David Watson is joined by Oriana Mezini, Senior Investment Research Consultant here at Hymans Robertson and Alexander Philipps from Longview Partners for a discussion on equity market concentrations. During our podcast, our experts share: An overview of the current level of concentration in global equity markets. A look back at prior p...

In this episode of Hymans Robertson On… Investment, our host Amy Sutherland is joined by Tom Prince, Investment Associate Consultant at Hymans Roberston and Pei Chi Wong from Global Canopy for a discussion on deforestation and what it might mean for future investors. During the podcast, our experts discuss: How deforestation links to wider biodiversity and climate issues. What investors can do to...

In this episode of Hymans Robertson On... Investment, our host Ben Farmer is joined by Elaine Torry, Head of DB Trustee Investment at Hymans Robertson, and John Hamilton, Group Taxation Director at Stagecoach Group plc, for a discussion on endgame, how DB shcemes can invest in productive finance and DB scheme investment. During the podcast, our experts discuss:  What we mean by 'productive finance...

In this episode of Hymans Robertson On... Kirsty Moffat, Senior DC Investment Consultant, presents our latest DC quarterly round-up. In this instalment, Kirsty discusses: The pensions review under the first phase of the new Labour government The FCA's initiation of a new value-for-money framework for DC schemes Updates on pension dashboards Concerns around pension adequacy Key developments for Mas...

Ross Murray and Nicola Torley are joined by Rose Commander from HannoverRe’s Life and Health Digital Business Accelerator, to discuss the ways in which AI can support actuarial insurance and reinsurance, as well as some of the risks and challenges of using AI.

In this episode of Hymans Robertson On... we discuss the evolution of DC oversight and what the future holds for it. We'll be exploring: Technological support for good governance. Alignment of corporate objectives with DEI and ESG. The future of DC oversight for retirement provision. If you’d like to hear more about the benefits of setting up a pension oversight group or improving how your oversig...

In this episode, our host Amy Sutherland is joined by André Ranchin, an Investment Consultant at Hymans Robertson, and Will Oulton, Trustee Director, Marine Conservation Society, for a discussion on marine biodiversity. During the podcast, our experts: Take a deeper dive into all things marine biodiversity The blue economy What it might mean for investors Hymans Robertson disclaimer This podcast h...