Pensions in 10

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...

This week, David Brooks is joined by our DC expert Kelly Parsons to discuss: - The increase in the State Pension age this year - Why 2026 could be the ‘Year of the Dashboard’ - The impact of National Living Wage rises on pension saving, as more people reach the Auto-enrolment threshold

David Brooks and Chris Rice dig into the pensions section of the Regulatory Initiatives Grid to see what is likely to be in focus over next year and what could be important for trustees from superfunds to surplus. Chris gives an overview of what has been going on in pensions risk transfer over the past year, with a particularly busy year for transactions at the smaller end of the market, and discu...

David Brooks concentrates on amendments to the Pensions Scheme Bill which passed its report stage and third reading in the House of Commons so it will now move to the House of Lords for consideration. David chats through some of the tinkering in areas such as: Indexation of pre-1997 PPF benefits The Virgin Media fix Fiduciary Duty and climate risk Aside from the Bill, David also picks up the consu...

David Brooks and Kelly Parsons get stuck straight into the Budget, diggng into the most important news from last Wednesday's big fiscal announcement in the world of pensions and savings - they talk salary sacrifice, PPF indexation, surplus payments to members, and cash ISAs. The team also give an update on where the industry has got to on pension scams and the importance of The Pensions Regulator'...

David Brooks cuts through the noise and breaks down the biggest pension stories... SPP papers and potential salary sacrifice changes in the upcoming Budget PPF consultation on scheme levies – and what could happen to the surplus Budget impact on pensions – Dave runs through how likely the final rumours are with just two days to go

Broadstone's Head of Policy David Brooks is joined by Sadhbh Lynch to discuss: The latest news from the WASPI campaign with the Government set to review their decision A look across the North Sea to Sweden and difficulties with their pension fund performance Some State Pension reform ideas amid the Government's review of the State Pension Age

Your host David Brooks is joined this week by our very own Christopher Rice. This episode covers: What’s changing in DB scheme returns – and what trustees need to watch out for this year A raft of Budget speculation – Chris and Dave wade through the rumours

Join David Brooks and Sadhbh Lynch as they break down this week’s hot topics: CDC and unconnected multiple arrangements Inflation figures – and what they mean for occupational and state pensions

In the week following the Pensions UK Annual Conference, David Brooks picks out some of his key takeaways from what was presented, discussed and debated in the 'Glastonbury of the pensions world' in Liverpool. The other events David focuses on include the latest news from the ICO on the Capita cyber-attack and he takes a look at the newly announced Sterling 20.

David Brooks is joined by Christopher Rice, Broadstone’s Head of Trustee Services to discuss: A new superfund on the horizon – Chris unpacks what we know so far and what it could mean for schemes. David talks tax – and why it’s making headlines again in the pensions world.