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Appointments: Opperman joins Aptia as strategic adviser
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 16 January 2026.
TPR appoints Pension Investment Review director to exec team
Regulatory expert Richard Knox, who led the Treasury’s work on the Pension Investment Review, is to join the Pensions Regulator’s executive leadership team next month, the watchdog announced today.
Vidett acquires corporate governance firm Bridgehouse
Professional trustee group Vidett has acquired Bridgehouse Company Secretaries, a corporate governance, risk and regulatory compliance service provider, as it seeks to expand its service provision.
Climate change economic impact underestimated, IFoA report warns
A new report from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries and the University of Exeter has painted a stark picture of the significant negative impact of climate change on the global economy.
Ferry firm secures £35m bulk annuity deal with Just Group
Cross-channel transport company Brittany Ferries has secured its defined benefit pension scheme through a £35m buy-in, insuring 444 members’ benefits.
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AMNT: When is your pension like a Mars bar?
Maggie Rodger, co-chair of the Association of Member-Nominated Trustees, highlights the effects of changes to accruals and contributions made in the wake of the financial crisis, and how these should influence surplus discussion.
Scale in workplace pensions is good – but not at the expense of innovation
Darren Philp looks ahead to the Pension Schemes Bill’s latest stage in the House of Lords and hopes for a pragmatic approach to the scale test for workplace DC pension schemes.
Closing the gap between promise and proof on pensions
Archie Pritchett, an analyst at PensionPay, highlights a ‘delivery gap’ as the pensions industry focuses on ‘plumbing’ rather than the end products for consumers.
SPP: Pre-1997 indexation is a complex issue to be handled with care
Sonya Fraser of the Society of Pension Professionals outlines the proposed changes to PPF benefits accrued prior to April 1997, and the wider ramifications of the government’s decision to allow inflation-linked increases from next year.
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Outlook 2026: Making collective DC a reality
Pensions Expert asked CDC experts for their views on what 2026 holds for the nascent CDC sector, what challenges are still to be met, and how proponents should communicate this new model to savers.
Global investment outlook: Navigating a complex landscape
Pensions Expert asked consultants and asset managers for their views on the continued dominance of US equities in investment portfolios, how to mitigate geopolitical risks, and whether private markets have been overdone.
Outlook 2026: How pension schemes can support the UK economy
Pensions Expert explores the opportunities and challenges for investors seeking to increase their domestic allocations in 2026, with the help of master trusts and asset managers.
A Christmas wishlist for the pensions industry
With the festive break upon us, it’s time to find out what the pensions industry really wants for Christmas this year. Pensions Expert asked representatives of 21 organisations from across the UK retirement industry to come up with one ‘Christmas wish’ – something they would like to see over the next 12 months.
Outlook 2026: The changing face of DB endgame options
Defined benefit experts give their views on the challenges and opportunities presented by the Pension Schemes Bill and other industry developments.
Outlook 2026: Making collective DC a reality
Global investment outlook: Navigating a complex landscape
Outlook 2026: How pension schemes can support the UK economy
A Christmas wishlist for the pensions industry
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Appointments: Opperman joins Aptia as strategic adviser
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 16 January 2026.
TPR appoints Pension Investment Review director to exec team
Regulatory expert Richard Knox, who led the Treasury’s work on the Pension Investment Review, is to join the Pensions Regulator’s executive leadership team next month, the watchdog announced today.
Appointments: People’s Partnership, Railpen, PASA, Pinsent Masons
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 9 January 2026.
Appointments: Brightwell creates member services role; L&G’s Laud to join UBS
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 19 December 2025.
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Vidett acquires corporate governance firm Bridgehouse
Professional trustee group Vidett has acquired Bridgehouse Company Secretaries, a corporate governance, risk and regulatory compliance service provider, as it seeks to expand its service provision.
Industry backs ‘nuanced’ changes to Value for Money proposals
The pensions industry has broadly welcomed the new Value for Money approach outlined in this week’s consultation set out by the Financial Conduct Authority.
FCA adds ‘dark green’ rating to VFM proposal in latest consultation
The regulator has stripped out some data points from its proposed value assessments and put forward a more nuanced four-point rating system for DC providers.
Outlook 2026: Making collective DC a reality
Pensions Expert asked CDC experts for their views on what 2026 holds for the nascent CDC sector, what challenges are still to be met, and how proponents should communicate this new model to savers.
Latest on Defined Benefit
Vidett acquires corporate governance firm Bridgehouse
Professional trustee group Vidett has acquired Bridgehouse Company Secretaries, a corporate governance, risk and regulatory compliance service provider, as it seeks to expand its service provision.
Ferry firm secures £35m bulk annuity deal with Just Group
Cross-channel transport company Brittany Ferries has secured its defined benefit pension scheme through a £35m buy-in, insuring 444 members’ benefits.
Healthcare equipment firm seals £213m buy-in with PIC
Siemens Healthineers secures a full-scheme buy-in covering more than 1,600 members’ benefits and protecting bespoke retirement options.
DB schemes navigate volatile 2025 to finish with stronger funding position
Defined benefit pension schemes finished 2025 with an aggregate surplus of £259.7bn, according to the latest data from the Pension Protection Fund’s 7800 index.
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PDP consultation aims to bring private sector providers into dashboard universe
The ABI has welcomed a move from the Pensions Dashboards Programme aimed at encouraging private sector dashboard providers.
TPR urges action to support millions of people ‘under-saving’ for retirement
Speaking at the Pensions Expert Annual Conference on 26 November, TPR’s Nausicaa Delfas said the UK’s pensions system was “unfinished business”, with approximately 14.6 million people under-saving for retirement.
One year until the dashboards deadline: What’s still to do?
There is less than 12 months to go until the 31 October 2026 deadline, when all pension schemes and providers in scope must connect to the pensions dashboards Central Digital Architecture.
TPR hires for crucial admin and dashboards role
Taylor Brightwell-Smith joined the regulator this week from the Government Actuary’s Department to oversee TPR’s work on administration, pensions dashboards, and cybersecurity.
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