Pensions in 10

David Brooks is joined by Adam Bexson, this week's episode covers: Opting out of auto-enrolment arrangements – what are the implications? Potential changes to the rights of unmarried couples Updates to the definition of ill health

David Brooks is joined by colleague Adam Bexson to discuss: Proposals to link pension tax relief to investing in the UK, exploring the practical challenges and the wider question of whether pensions should be used as a tool to influence the economy Why annuity sales are on the rise, including the potential role of inheritance tax changes and the growing appeal of guaranteed retirement income The D...

David Brooks is joined by Kelly Parsons, Head of DC Proposition at Broadstone. This week, they discuss: The latest political developments and what a potential change in leadership could mean for pensions policy, including questions around the future of the triple lock Why DC pension assets are projected to exceed £1 trillion and overtake DB assets by 2031, and the implications for scheme governanc...

David Brooks is joined by Christopher Rice to discuss: DB surpluses consultation New proposals to tackle pension scams GMP conversion and equalisation developments

David Brooks kicks off this episode with a look at the newly published Retirement Living Standards from Pensions UK. He also covers the PASA - Pensions Administration Standards Association CIC Pensions Administration Careers Survey and provides an update on progress to the Inheritance Tax reforms following recent guidance issued.

Adam Bexson joins David Brooks to discuss some of the biggest developments from across the pensions landscape in the last week: The Milburn report, rising numbers of young people not in education, employment or training (NEETs), and what this could mean for future pension outcomes The Pensions Regulator’s new guidance on the use of AI A Pensions Dashboards milestone, with more than 70 million reco...

This week, your host David Brooks cuts through the Pension Commission’s Interim Report to bring you the key takeaways — and what they could mean for the future direction of UK pension policy.

Our Head of Policy David Brooks runs you through the top five stories you need to know from across the pensions world this week: New DWP data ahead of the Pensions Commission - the highlights The latest UK longevity statistics and what they mean for pension schemes and savers The growing influence of TikTokkers and financial influencers A Pensions Dashboard update Tax, scammers and the latest conc...

David Brooks is joined by Adam Bexson to run through: The Lifespan Fund - could it replace the State Pension? Adam and Dave break down the policy proposal and other alternatives… What's been happening at TPR - their annual funding statement and DC scale report - what it means about TPR direction, state of market and what trustees should be looking for

This week, David Brooks covers: Pension Schemes Bill — what’s next Salary sacrifice Normal Minimum Pension Age — set to rise Own Risk Assessment & cyber risk — increasing scrutiny for schemes Torsten Bell and PASA

Andy Knight-Stephens joins David Brooks, this week they cover: Fund performance across the master trust and GPP sector – and what the numbers mean, particularly for VFM The Pensions Bill and parliamentary ping pong – has the legislation been watered down? The latest you need to know

David Brooks is joined by Broadstone’s Christopher Rice. In this episode they discuss: Dashboards Delivery: Digital journey insights ahead of launch Run-on & Buy-out: Latest on scheme risk transfers Scam Dangers: TPR’s webinar insights for trustees

David Brooks is joined once again by Kelly Parsons. In this episode, they cover: Targeted support – the latest developments Mandation powers in the new Pensions Bill US pension investment changes – and what the UK can learn

David explores the Pension Regulator's guidance on Section 37 and the remedial action that is required as well as exploring some recent comments from the FCA on paternalism and a new consultation on the simplified advice rules. Finally, David takes inspiration from his pre-Easter trip to Iceland (his new favourite place) to compare how their pensions system operates in comparison to the UK.

No David Brooks this week… so Kelly Parsons and Adam Bexson have taken over the hosting chair. They cover: The Pensions Bill and mandation – the latest from the House of Lords The Triple Lock back under scrutiny – what are the options? Fresh calls for contribution hikes as Gen X sleepwalks into retirement

Broadstone’s Kelly Parsons, Head of DC Proposition, joins David Brooks to break down the latest developments shaping the pensions landscape that you need to know this week. What’s happening in the world of salary sacrifice The latest DWP and TPR guidance on the transition to scale A warning on impersonation fraud – and how to avoid becoming a victim

David Brooks is joined by Investment Director Andy Knight-Stephens to deliver an update on markets as well as what trustees and those involved with DB pension schemes will be monitoring after events in the Middle East. They cover: Inflation and interest rate projections The impact on gilt yields and corporate bonds Weakening equity markets and widening credit swaps Knock-on consequences for consum...

David Brooks kicks off meteorological Spring with a look at the points of order that might be appearing on Trustees' agendas for their meetings around this time of year as they looks to spring-clean their schemes. He covers off the eight most pressing issues he thinks trustees will be wrestling with over the coming year.

Adam Bexson joins David Brooks to unpack the policy debates and data points shaping the retirement landscape. On the agenda: The latest healthy life expectancy statistics The debate around means testing the State Pension What self-employed people are really thinking about their retirements

This week our Head of Trustee Services, Christopher Rice, joins David Brooks, Broadstone's Head of Policy. They discuss: The growth in annuity purchases — and record levels of premiums Using pensions to help fund a house purchase — good or bad idea? The challenge of illiquid assets in pension schemes

In this episode, Head of Policy and regular host David Brooks is joined by Andy Knight-Stephens to chew the fat on the below: Observations on the administration market and its growing importance in the cog of the pensions machine. New data on pension funds' investment allocations to thermal coal. Pension scams with Torsten Bell confirming updated regulation with extended measures are coming our wa...

In this episode, Broadstone's Head of Policy David Brooks is joined by our Head of DC Proposition Kelly Parsons for a one-topic show to kick off February. Kelly and David discuss the importance of financial education and how important it is to help everyone understand the financial and pensions system to help support their long-term security.

David Brooks is joined by Christopher Rice, Broadstone’s Head of Trustee Services. In this episode they discuss: FRC guidance on the Section 37 issue The latest from the PRA and the BPA market A look at the gender pensions gap

Your host David Brooks is joined this week by our very own Adam Bexson for a fast-paced discussion on some of the biggest stories in the world of pensions right now: The single person tax - and how it impacts long-term savings A new Chair at TPR - what we can expect to see from the regulator in '26 Preparing for retirement - David and Adam take inspiration from Elon Musk

David Brooks, our Head of Policy, is joined by one of our very own investment experts Andy Knight-Stephens to discuss: What’s happening in equity markets so far this year - and whether schemes can expect strong returns for the rest of 2026 The lowdown on the FCA’s new Value for Money (VFM) consultation Two quick Ps! A rapid-fire round-up of the latest on pensions dashboards and the Pensions Commis...