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David is joined by Head of Trustee Services and SM&RT Insure risk transfer lead at Broadstone Christopher Rice to discuss a LawDeb survey into employer sentiment around Defined Benefit risk, a regulatory growth initiative from the Government, and the Spring Statement on Wednesday.
Broadstone’s Pensions in 10 is back with Sadhbh Lynch, Associate Investment Consultant at Broadstone, keeping regular host David Brooks company this week. In this episode, the team discuss Torsten Bell’s speech at the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association conference, Sadhbh takes a look at US equities and what the recent volatility may mean for pension savers and David provides an update on Inheritance Tax on pensions.
This week, Broadstone’s very own David Brooks and Andrew Knight-Stephens unpack the hottest pension topics:
What does new legal advice from NatWest Cushon, and Eversheds Sutherland mean for trustee decision-making?
New pensions minister & Section 37 – What’s his stance, and what could it mean for schemes?
Pensions Age Awards 2025 – Andy and David toast Broadstone’s admin excellence!
Broadstone’s very own David Brooks is joined by workplace engagement expert Rachel Coles to tackle the latest pension news in just 10 minutes:
Gen Z and pensions – A new PPI report highlights the financial struggles of younger workers. Why are they falling behind on savings, and what can be done?
Dashboard delay? – People’s Pension is calling for a pause on the rollout. What changes are they proposing, and do David and Rachel agree?
Scam warning! – TPR has updated its guidance—what’s new, and what should trustees be looking out for?
Your favourite hosts, Broadstone’s David Brooks & Simon Kew break down the biggest pension stories:
Virgin Media’s Section 37 case – What does the latest ICAEW guidance mean for schemes?
The pensions knowledge gap – A new survey reveals just how little young people know about pensions. What can be done?
State Pension age set to rise – New estimates suggest a significant increase in the next 25 years. What does this mean for future retirees?
This week Simon Kew and David Brooks discuss:
Pension scams under the spotlight – PSAG is tightening intelligence gathering but are scammers really being held accountable? David shares his thoughts on tougher consequences and better support for victims.
State Pensions back in the headlines – Simon looks at the latest developments around overpayments, particularly for those who have lost a family member.
Kensington & Chelsea LGPS drama – The council wanted to lower contribution rates, but is this a slippery slope? Their actuary seems to think so…
Join David Brooks and Simon Kew as they cover:
DB surpluses & the PPF levy – Government confirms a levy reduction, but what does it mean for schemes? Plus, movements for those on frozen pensions.
Bank of England’s new repo facility (CNRF) is open for applications – Only for ‘episodes of severe gilt market dysfunction’, but at £8k a year, is it a game-changer for big schemes?
Martin Lewis talks pensions – Tax-free cash, consolidation, and private pensions get the spotlight.
This week’s 10 minute episode dives into…
‘Déjà vu’ on DB surpluses – what’s happening ahead of Rachel Reeves’ speech?
The Triple Lock mystery – Simon’s bedtime reading of Hansard uncovered some interesting insights
Auto-enrolment trends – what the latest data tells us about opt-out rates and pension engagement across different communities
Join your favourite hosts to unpack the biggest stories in pensions this week:
New pensions minister, Torsten Bell – who is he and what might his stance be in his new role?
The Fabian Society, pensioner poverty and speculation about the state pension
Labour’s plans for the Triple Lock – what could happen if they decide to remove it?
IHT Consultation – David shares his thoughts and takeaways in a snappy 1-minute round-up.
This week Simon Kew and David Brooks tackle an impressive four stories:
1. High and rising gilt yields: What do they mean for DB and DC schemes, and what lessons can we take forward?
2️. PPI’s Unlocking Investment roundtable: Simon reports back with key insights ahead of the consultation deadline this week.
3. Longevity, pensions, fraud, and an Ig Nobel prize: David unpacks this interesting news story.
4. SPP’s Beginner Guide to Pensions: A fantastic free resource on pension fundamentals
The first Pensions in 10 episode of 2025 is here!
Here’s what’s in this week’s episode:
– A quick intro for new listeners and a 2024 recap: What is Pensions in 10 and why should you tune in?
– LGPS consolidation: Simon and David tackle the latest discussions, debunk ‘Ponzi scheme’ rumours, and cut through the hyperbole.
Broadstone’s Simon Kew and David Brooks dash through Part II of the Pensions Review and look ahead to the pensions universe next year—from the Pension Scheme Bill and dashboards to the Ombudsman’s battle against scams and more.
Broadstone’s very own David Brooks and Simon Kew unravel some of the biggest pension stories and updates…. State Pension ‘Gordian Knots’: Untangling the complex issues at the heart of reform. Employer Covenant Guidance: What you need to know about the latest updates. Tax-Free Cash in the Budget: Fresh insights on what might be ahead.
Broadstone hosts David Brooks and Simon Kew discuss pension scams hitting the small screen with a storyline emerging in EastEnders and the importance of mainstream discussion of the danger scammers pose to retirement savings. They also discuss why The Pensions Regulator is going to act more prudentially and what that could mean for the industry. Finally, with Simon in Prague for the IPE Conference and Awards, Pensions in 10 takes an international view of pensions with the latest news from across Europe.
Your Broadstone hosts Simon Kew and David Brooks discuss the Work & Pension Committee’s work into adequacy and pensioner poverty. They also examine the latest State Pension rumours – or lack thereof – as well as a Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) report into private market investing.
Your favourite hosts David Brooks and Simon Kew unpack last week’s Mansion House speech in just under 10 minutes!
They discuss….
– LGPS & DC savings: Lessons from Canada and Australia
– Scheme Consolidation: Challenges ahead with 2030 as the target.
– Investment Vehicles: What frameworks will deliver for members?
– Accountability: Who’s responsible if investment is mandated?
Join David Brooks and Simon Kew as they whip through this week’s must-know updates in under 10 minutes.
– Mansion House Speech: The most hotly speculated areas plus potential surprises…
– Simon goes on his pension travels again, exploring the Isle of Man’s triple lock plans, a ‘doom-mongering’ pension holder and more
– Pension Ombudsman: Key changes to the complaints handling process and expedited procedures—what it means for members
This week hear more on….
– The Budget (one last summary – promise!)
– Simon’s in Ireland discussing an interesting case on pension fraud
– PGIS Petition – what is it and what is it trying to resolve?
V-FM meets Pensions in 10! On this bonus episode, David Brooks and Simon Kew are joined by special guests Darren Philp and Nico Aspinall from V-FM Podcast to discuss the new government’s much anticipated first Budget.
Catch the latest in the world of pensions with hosts David Brooks and Simon Kew as they dive into this week’s hot topics: Pension Scams & TPR News: Updates on scam prevention and big leadership changes at TPR. Helpful tools for employers and trustees included! Pension Dashboards: New ministerial buzz around private vs public dashboards and all the latest updates. On the Road: Simon’s in Uruguay, getting the scoop on their pension reform!
Join David Brooks and Simon Kew as they break down this week’s pension headlines in under 10 minutes.
• PLSA hot topic: MP Emma Reynolds sparks speculation around potential investment mandates for pension schemes.
• TPR update: The regulator has announced it is now going to reach out and take a look at trustee firms in a break from tradition.
• Pensions Ombudsman: New factsheets, new rules, and volunteering opportunities!
This week, David Brooks and Simon Kew ‘agreeably disagree’ on the new Lifetime Savings Initiative from the PMI and Schroders, discuss the new set of LTA regulations, pension tax and the dangers of Budget speculation.
David and Simon dive into the exciting launch of Royal Mail’s CDC scheme, the pressing issue of missed state pension uplift claims for women and the latest budget speculation, including Reeves’ pension tax U-turn.
This week David and Simon share their thoughts on the potential demise of Pot for Life, TPR’s DC Value for Member crackdown and the latest visible impact on schemes, and pension schemes investing in developing countries.
This week David and Simon cover the £1bn U.K. build-to-rent partnership between Nest, L&G and PGGM, pension dashboards and ‘One Login’, the new WPSC chair, Simon’s key takeaways from the PensionsAge conference and a Swiss contribution conundrum.
It’s a very special Pensions in 10 as hosts David Brooks and Simon Kew celebrate the 50th episode and 1 year anniversary of the podcast! Listen in to hear all the latest in the world of pensions, from TPR’s blog on administration and the Occasional Paper 65 to pension news south of the equator…and a surprise finale!
In this week’s Pensions in 10, David and Simon cover the new Pension Review consultation, the Pension Minister’s CMIT speech, as well as the PLSA and ABI’s ‘Pay Your Pension Some Attention’ campaign and …’The GC’.
This week, David and Simon cover off autumn budget speculation, the BBC’s potential impact on pension scheme funding and TPR’s latest blog on Value for Money and getting involved in the new consultation.
This week, David Brooks and Simon Kew discuss the new terms of reference for phase 1 of the government’s pension review. They also pick overcompensation for Norton Motorcycle members and the government’s Pension Credit awareness campaign.
This week, hosts Simon Kew and David Brooks discuss the latest from the world of pensions (as ever, heavy on the acronoyms) talking guidance issued by PASA on the NMPA, survey findings from TPR on ESG survey as well as both a major win and a major typo.
Listen to David Brooks and Simon Kew’s thought-provoking discussions on the latest VfM framework consultation, the Chancellor’s hints at a Canadian-style pensions model for LGPS schemes and the viability of investing in UK infrastructure and the PPI shining a light on the pension gender gap.
Join your favourite hosts David Brooks and Simon Kew as they bring you up to speed on the Section 37 case ruling and their advice for those schemes now ‘in limbo’, the DB Funding Code (finally!) and the key takeaways, and why productive finance has been hitting the headlines.
Listen to your hosts, David Brooks and Simon Kew as they whizz through the biggest take-aways from the King’s Speech. They cover off the very unexpected Pensions Scheme Bill, the National Wealth Fund Bill and the Cyber security bill as well as movements on small pot consolidation, Value for Money framework, trustee guidance and much, much more.
Join David Brooks and Simon Kew as they dive into the hottest pension stories of the week: the announcement of the new pensions minister, state pension confusion and the urgent need for clarity, a pivotal court case in the US and the National Wealth Fund.
Your favourite hosts Simon Kew and David Brooks cover off what’s next for the new Labour administration, the rumours around a new UK insurer, and the key takeaways from last week’s Pensions Management Institute (PMI) Conference.
A year on from the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech, David and Simon discuss Legal & General’s latest private equity move and where similar ‘productive finance’ initiatives leave members and trustees, the Pension Ombudsman’s procedural update and Kier Starmer’s gaffe on pensions policy.
Listen in now to find out about the latest guidance from PASA on master trusts, the updates on some long-awaited legal cases, and the winner of last week’s manifesto plural challenge….
Don’t miss out on this week’s thought-provoking episode as hosts David Brooks and Simon Kew whistle through the latest sector news in the UK and across the pond!
Listen in now to find out about the latest guidance from PASA on master trusts, the updates on some long-awaited legal cases, and the winner of last week’s manifesto plural challenge….
In this ‘manifestos in 10’ special, hosts David Brooks and Simon Kew delve into the similarities and differences between last week’s major manifestos – from pension fund investments to ‘pot follows member’. They also share their thoughts on the proposed Labour consultation and whether it will bring the viability of the existing state pension into question.
This week, your hosts, David Brooks and Simon Kew, give their take on the hottest pensions industry stories, including the IFS’s latest thinking on pensions and some notable updates from the Pensions Ombudsmen.
With the General Election dominating the airwaves, Simon Kew and David Brooks dive into the ‘Triple Lock Plus’ and the return of the Lifetime Allowance, as well as a letter from the Work & Pensions Committee about Norton Motorcycles.
This week, hosts David Brooks and Simon Kew dive into what they expect from July’s general election and where it will leave the pensions industry. With areas like the funding code, dashboard and the triple lock now in a ‘grey area’, find out more on Simon and Dave’s predictions.
Our hosts, David and Simon, discuss their reactions to the latest comments from the Chair of the Works and Pensions Committee – Sir Stephen Timms – on lifetime providers, a pension commission and auto-enrolment, and their take on reports of pension ‘cyber gremlins’ down under.
This week, hosts David Brooks and Simon Kew discuss the National Audit Office’s review of the Pensions Dashboard programme, court cases involving Railpen and CalPERS as well as a look at the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme.
This week (from the same room), hosts Simon Kew and David Brooks talk about productive finance and the views of the industry on this area of pension policy. Fresh off Broadstone’s third successive top ranking in the Professional Pensions Administration Survey, Simon and Dave also discuss the Regulator’s views on admin.
This week, Broadstone’s hosts David Brooks and Simon Kew take you through the Pension Regulator’s annual funding statement as well as discussing the Triple Lock and pension scams.
This week, Broadstone’s hosts Simon Kew and David Brooks discuss the FCA’s retirement income market data and what that tells us about how people are accessing their pension pots. Meanwhile, Simon was our man on the ground at the Pensions Age Spring Conference so tells us all about what he learnt there.
This week, your hosts, Simon Kew and David Brooks, discuss closing consultations from TPR’s statement of strategy to the DWP’s enquiry into surpluses and a public sector consolidator as well as a survey into climate change and net zero targets for pension schemes.
Broadstone’s hosts David Brooks and Simon Kew return to discuss the State Pension triple lock, the abolition of the Lifetime Allowance and what a Pensions Commission might look like.
Hosts David Brooks and Simon Kew discuss a Work & Pensions Select Committee report, the powers of The Pensions Regulator and also guidance on dashboards.
This week, Simon Kew and David Brooks tackle the front-page pensions headline that everybody has been talking about – WASPIs. They also discuss diversity on Trustee boards and scam news updates.
Simon Kew and David Brooks discuss Clara Pension’s second-ever superfund transaction with the Debenhams Retirement Scheme, with a round of applause for Broadstone’s administration team for all their hard work on the deal. They also cover pension scams, TPR’s latest comments on consolidation, the 10-year anniversary of pension freedoms, and whether we have yet to see a boom in Lamborghini sales.
This week, your hosts, David Brooks and Simon Kew, revisit the Spring Budget to cover potential changes to DC schemes and value for members and discuss the lifetime provider model, lifetime allowance changes and the future of the National Insurance fund.
It’s Tuesday, it’s Budget Week, it’s a Pensions in 10 Policy special! With the Spring Statement coming up, your hosts David Brooks and Simon Kew chew over the latest from the rumour-mill as well as some recent policy announcements from Chancellor and Pensions Minister over the last week.
This week, Simon and David talk about the options for DB schemes, the latest news from The Pensions Regulator and the Pensions credit boost which can be available to members up until the 5th of March 2024.
This week in Pensions in 10 Simon Kew and David Brooks talk you through a PPI event on engagement, the latest on the lifetime allowance, discretionary increases and The Pensions Ombudsman.
Join David Brooks and Simon Kew to get their reaction to The Times Plug the Pensions Gap campaign, savers’ struggles to transfer their SIPPs from Hartley after it entered administration and mixed messages around increases to steelworkers’ pensions.
This week, Simon and David meet in person to discuss the DB funding code regulations, Labour’s policy document on financial services and pensions, retirement commissions and a concluding rant on the State Pension.
This week, your hosts David Brooks and Simon Kew give their views on pot for life proposals, changes at The Pensions Regulator and tax being taxing.
This week, hosts Simon Kew and David Brooks look at discretionary increases, a successful campaign to show your pension some attention and a retired teacher’s troubles with the Teachers Pension Scheme.
In this week’s episode, your hosts, David Brooks and Simon Kew, finally get the chance to discuss the General Code the regulator has laid in front of the House of Commons. As David says, “It’s been a long time coming“, so was it worth the wait? Simon and David also run the rule over last week’s Work & Pensions Select Committee.
It’s the first episode of 2024, where your hosts, David and Simon this week discuss the stories people may have missed over the festive break, the regulator’s latest prosecution of a trustee and HMRC going after the victims of pension scams.
In this week’s episode, your hosts David Brooks and Simon Kew cover the FCA’s review of advice and guidance, TPR’s thoughts on M&A and look ahead to 2024.
This week, Simon and David discuss the latest review on Defined Benefit transfer advice, confirmation that the abolition of the Lifetime Allowance is going full steam ahead and the government’s response to the Work & Pensions Committee’s recommendations on LDI.
It is an Autumn Statement special on this week’s Pensions in 10! Simon and David cover everything pensions related from the Chancellor’s fiscal event last week. Listen below to get your bitesize review of ‘pot for life,’ a public sector consolidator, scheme surpluses and much more.
This week, David Brooks and Simon Kew talk all things politics with the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement on Wednesday and send a message to the new Pensions Minister.
It’s our 10th Pensions in 10! This week, Simon and David talk about whether pensions are “off the menu” in parliament, the Pensions Ombudsman’s competency ruling and why it will make life harder for trustees, and the importance of members filling out their expression of wish and nomination forms. This week’s closing point is a cautionary tale about DB buy-out and a “tectonic typo”.
This week, Simon Kew and David Brooks cover the news of Clara Pensions announcing its first superfund deal yesterday, summarise the latest updates on defined contribution savings and look at a Pensions Ombudsman case. This week’s finisher comes courtesy of a surprising parliamentary question submitted to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
In this episode, David Brooks gets his teeth stuck into some intriguing pensions policy stories that have appeared in the press, and Simon Kew shares his views (and his bugbear!) on CDC. This week’s episode finishes with a look ‘Through the keyhole’ at how Peter Tomkins, a pensions actuary, went viral on TikTok.
This week David and Simon discuss Autumn Statement rumours, Pensions Charter and policy, breaking news on the Wilko pension scheme and a hair-raising finisher.
In this episode, Simon and David chew the fat on the abolition of the Lifetime Allowance, the appointment of an inaugural CEO at Quietroom and the rising number of complaints going into The Pensions Ombudsman. This week’s finisher takes a light-hearted look at how the pensions industry should be taking inspiration from the take-up of bicycling in Copenhagen.
In this episode, David Brooks and Simon Kew talk about the General Levy and the inter-departmental review from The Pensions Regulator. This week’s pun-tastic finisher looks at the Pension Protection Fund “branching out” its investments into a Tasmanian forest management company.
In this Tuesday update, David and Simon talk about scams following some hefty fines dished out by the FCA and the Pensions Ombudsman, longevity, and the latest on Pensions Dashboards.
This week Simon and David discuss the collapse of Wilko and the underfunded pension scheme, M&G’s return to the buy-out market and auto-enrolment regulations. We also take a look at the Pension Attention campaign.
In this episode, our hosts David and Simon dive into the triple lock, the PPF Levy and TPR actively contacting Third Party Administrators.
In the first episode, the Mansion House consultations, the State Pension triple lock and a new Shadow pensions team in Parliament are all covered in this week’s whistle-stop tour.
