Pensions in 10

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.

This week on Pensions in 10, David Brooks is joined by Broadstone investment expert Andy Knight-Stephens to unpack the biggest pensions stories you need to know. The latest on ESG and investment trends, Lord Vallance's call for pension funds to back UK science and innovation and the Government rejection of pre-97 DB pension increases - will this long running issue ever be resolved?

In this landmark episode, your usual host and Broadstone's Head of Policy David Brooks is joined by Head of Pensions Advisory Nigel Jones to review the last two years of breaking down the latest pension news for our viewers every Tuesday morning in just 10 minutes. Nigel takes a step back to take a wider and more strategic view on the big challenges currently facing the pensions sector and trustee...

David Brooks takes the mic solo for this week’s episode covering the IHT consultation and fresh IFOA policy ideas on pensions.

David Brooks is joined by Sadhbh Lynch and this week they dive into the People's Pensions Transfers Outcomes index, Pension Dashboards and what will be shown in respect to State Benefits, and last but not least they give you an update on the PPF admin levy.

David Brooks is joined by Broadstone's Senior Investment Consultant Andrew Knight-Stephens to take a look at the movements in gilt yields which reached recent highs over the past week to grab more headlines. The pair also discuss some of the machinations around the Pension Schemes Bill since it was laid a few months ago with a significant number of amendments being brought forward by the Governmen...

David Brooks is flying solo to deliver your rapid-fire, 10-minute roundup of the pensions stories you really need to know: An Ombudsman case on transfers – what trustees must check when it comes to due diligence Industry reactions to the FCA’s targeted support proposals, now the consultation has closed The regulator’s brand-new campaign around dashboards A quick look ahead to the Budget (promise –...

David Brooks is joined by our very own Head of Trustee Services Christopher Rice. This week, they dig into... The call for evidence for the State Pension age Review The virtues of annuities as they make a comeback And… some fresh news on scams

David Brooks chats to Sadhbh Lynch, Associate Investment Consultant, as they dig into pension transfer times with around three quarters of cases completed in less than 20 days despite some of the concerns around short-term incentives. The team also cover off consolidation in the Defined Contribution space and explore the latest developments around the Inheritance Tax reforms.

David Brooks is joined by Andrew Knight-Stephens for a rapid-fire round-up of all the pension news you need to know. Here’s what’s on the table... Interest rate cut – what it could mean for pension schemes, investments, and the wider economy Across the pond – unpacking some Trumpian ideas on pension investments Back at home – the prospect of mandated UK pension investment

David Brooks is joined by Fiona White for a whistlestop tour of the biggest and best pension news to get you right up to speed. Here’s what’s on the agenda: Gen Z pensions challenge – why the youngest savers could face the toughest retirement journey yet Tax coding on lump sums – £1.5 billion in tax reclaims and how the process could work better for savers Annuities in focus – David’s take on Just...

David Brooks takes the mic solo – running through five key pension stories that haven’t had the attention they deserve of late, all in under 10 minutes. Here’s what’s on the agenda... State Pension – why we need to take the heat out of the rhetoric and focus on the facts StoreFirst pension scam – criminal proceedings and implications for pension schemes The Data (use & access) Act – what this...

Your host and Head of Policy at Broadstone David Brooks and Investment Consultant Sadhbh Lynch give their instant reaction to the Pensions Adequacy review launched by the Government this week. They also tackle the impact of a higher-than-expected inflation reading for Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution pension scheme funding as well as the Regulator fining NOW:Pensions.

Broadstone's Head of Policy David Brooks and Fiona White catch up with some of the recent progress to the Pensions Dashboard project and provide an update on NEST. They also take a look at an interesting Ombudsman case with some intriguing complexities around death benefits and trustee responsibilities.

This week, your host and Broadstone's Head of Policy David Brooks is joined by Chris Rice, Head of Trustee Services at Broadstone to chew over: -The FCA's targeted support consultation and closing the advice gap. - An update on the buy-out market with a change of ownership at PIC and trends from H1 2025. - What's coming down the line from the Government's adequacy review.

In this week's Pensions in 10, your host and Broadstone's Head of Policy David Brooks chats to Andrew Knight-Stephens about: The latest VAT announcement from HMRC A raft of consultations and feedback on sustainability The dishonesty unit being rolled up at The Pensions Ombudsman