Pensions in 10

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

David Brooks is joined by Sadhbh Lynch to give an update on the Pension Schemes Bill timeline plus the pensions implications of the government's spending review. As usual a quick overview of the big pensions stories of the day.

David Brooks s joined by new co-host Fiona White for a fast and focused look at the latest pensions headlines: DB surpluses & mega funds – Fiona and Dave unpack the headlines and highlight what schemes should be keeping on their radar. Boots vs The Pensions Ombudsman – Complaints are on the rise after the buy-in. What’s going on, and could this set a precedent for future transactions?

David Brooks is joined by Andrew Knight-Stephens for your 10-minute pensions catch-up. They cover: The latest on DB surpluses and the Pension Schemes Bill What rising inflation figures could mean for schemes

David Brooks is joined by Broadstone's Head of Trustee Services, Christopher Rice to whizz through the biggest and best pension stories of the week - all in 10 minutes. The Mansion House Accord – Why the document is full of “ifs,” and the need to give members more confidence. Pensions Dashboard Progress – Chris walks us through the latest update report. Are we finally seeing some light at the end...

This week, David Brooks is joined by Sadhbh Lynch to dive into the latest pensions hot topics: BOE Interest Rate Cut – What does it mean for DB pension schemes? TPR’s New Guidance – Practical tips on how trustees can weather market volatility. Investment Fraud Summit Recap – David shares insights from the Investment Fraud Committee, tackling the aftermath of scams and how HMRC can step up to suppo...

This week, David Brooks is joined by Andrew Knight-Stephens for a lightning-fast roundup of the latest in pensions: TPR’s Annual Funding Statement – key messages for schemes and trustees as funding levels continue to evolve Mansion House 2.0? – is another big pensions policy speech on the way? David and Andy weigh up the rumours... Value for Money – TPR’s latest podcast gets a mention. What’s the...

This week, David Brooks is flying solo and taking you on a high-speed tour of the pensions universe, packed into just 10 minutes: Default Consolidator Model Regulator’s Innovation Hub TPR’s Superfund Blog

This week David Brooks is joined by Christopher Rice, Broadstone’s Head of Trustee Services, for a quickfire look at the latest news: Buy-in market roundup – With insurers publishing their FY results, we take stock: Just Group leads on number of deals, Rothesay takes the top spot on premium, and there are exciting new entrants to the BPA market! TPR’s dashboard videos – Is there light at the end o...

This week, David Brooks is joined by Sadhbh Lynch for a fast-paced rundown of the latest pensions news – all in just 10 minutes: Market update – Trump’s tariff pause has eased nerves, but what should trustees take away? Spoiler: keep calm and carry on. Cyber attack down under – A major breach hits Australian super funds. Could UK pensions be next? Sadhbh and David explore what schemes should be do...

Your hosts David Brooks and Andrew Knight-Stephens return with another bite-sized discussion of the latest pension headlines in just 10 minutes! They discuss: 'Liberation Day' – Andy breaks down the investment implications of Trump’s tariffs including what it could mean for different asset classes and how might pension schemes be affected? TPR’s new regulation of professional trustee firms – a wel...