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Pensions Age Northern Conference: Meeting the challenges of a new pensions world

The new Pension Schemes Act, the push towards megafunds, the role of private markets,

A clearer path to private markets

Attendees explored how private markets would be a key evolution in the coming years and the important factors to consider when building an allocation.

Creating value while navigating change

With so much change on the DC/master trust agenda, our panel of experts explores topics including default retirement solutions, private markets, targeted support and more

Three steps to smarter risk management for boards

David Burwell explores how boards can identify and manage the top risks facing their pension schemes

Investment governance: Striving for excellence

What are the investment governance challenges for small schemes? Are today’s operating models fit-for-purpose? Where does AI fit into the governance framework? These are just some of the questions our governance panel addresses this month

CDC in the UK pensions market

Pensions Age editor, Laura Blows, talks to Sophie Dapin, Director, Institutional Solutions EMEA at BlackRock, and host of BlackRock’s Rewiring Retirement podcast, about the growing interest in collective DC in the UK pensions market

Modernising stability in an age of pension freedoms – free annuity guidance for People’s Pension members

The popularity of annuities took a nosedive following the introduction of pension freedoms in 2015

Rothesay publishes its latest edition of "The journey to buy-out: The evolving endgame

This year’s edition covers current topics exploring how the BPA market is evolving and driving innovation, as well as how the market is adapting to the needs of schemes of all sizes

Big endgame results for small pension schemes

For many CFOs and trustees, small DB schemes feel stable but not yet fully resolved. Without deliberate planning, gradual risks emerge. Moving from stability to a clear endgame requires focus

Pensions Age Winners Brochure

Highlights from the Pensions Age Awards 2026

The silent risk in the boardroom: How to approach strategic succession planning for pension boards

Planning ahead: Pensions Age speaks to Aon partner, Michelle Burgess, and Aon head of DC governance, Madalena Cain, about what trustee boards should consider when implementing succession planning

Pensions Age Spring Conference

Endgame solutions, tackling administration challenges, the debate around surplus, CDC in retirement, targeted support, private markets in DC, value for money, and member engagement and empowerment were just some of the topics at this year's Pensions Age Spring Conference

Pensions and AI: Potential but beware the pitfalls

Ian D’Costa highlights key precautions to consider when using AI in pension-related tasks

Exploring the key risks

Laura Blows speaks to Aon head of UK retirement policy, Matthew Arends, and Aon investment consultant, Rupert Kotowski, about some of the key risks facing UK DB and DC schemes, as noted in Aon’s latest global pension risk survey

Knowing your options: Journey planning for Defined Benefit pension schemes

Our video explores choices for benefit schemes. With funding improved, CFOs and FDs can step back from volatility, considering buyout, financial or operational consolidation to manage risk and secure outcomes

Making a difference with critical concession infrastructure

Sponsored by Aberdeen Investments
What is concession infrastructure, and why does it represent an attractive and growing opportunity for UK pension schemes?

Financial wellbeing isn’t just a buzzword; it should be a business necessity

Aviva Workplace pensions director, Simon Ellis, explains how financial wellbeing isn’t just a buzzword; it should be a business necessity

The power of private markets in DC

BlackRock’s report shows how integrating private markets into UK DC default portfolios could enhance long term value and resilience, supported by new modelling and practical implementation via LTAF structures today

A shifting risk landscape

Aon’s 2025/26 Global Pension Risk Survey showed that operational, governance and cyber risks have become key considerations for schemes, regardless of size or structure

Endgame insights: Putting theory into practice

L&G showcases the latest combined thinking from its Asset Management and Pension Risk Transfer (PRT) businesses

The role of ILS in pensions today

Francesca Fabrizi sits down with Leadenhall Capital Partners Senior Managing Director, Alistair Jones, to talk about the role of Insurance Linked Securities (ILS) in pension fund investing today

Incorporating private markets into DC funds

Laura Blows discusses the role of private market investment within pension funds with Scottish Widows’ head of investment solutions, Mithesh Varsani

DC focus: Embracing the transformation

Reshaping retirement investing

Work smarter and harder

Reshaping retirement investing

Aptia: Adding innovation to administration and beyond

Aptia Group CEO, Bala Viswanathan, chats with Pensions Age about reshaping pensions administration through technology and talent

A year of innovation

Before looking ahead to the forthcoming year, People’s Pension proposition director, Kirsty Ross, looks back at some of their biggest and brightest achievements in 2025

Trustees Guide 2026

We cover many key issues to help Trustees navigate a complex environment in 2026

De-risking Guide 2025: Choosing the right path

The highlights, milestones and movements that defined the 2025 BPA space

Two steps forward, one step back

From reflections on the Budget, to considerations for future scheme design, our panel of experts reflects on the DC and master trust world of today and into the future

DC structures under the spotlight

Clare Freeman highlights the importance of reviewing established DC structures – whether its own trust, GPP or master trust – to improve governance, implement cost efficiencies and ultimately enhance member outcomes

The weight on trustees

Current and future regulatory activity and the new Pension Schemes Bill all focus on the need to keep improving standards of DB scheme trusteeship and governance. David Adams looks at how being a DB trustee is changing

A time of opportunity?

Our panel of experts explores the potential implications of the Pensions Investment Review on the future of the de-risking space and wider pensions environment

Opening up new opportunities

Our panel of experts discusses the role of private credit in today’s pensions landscape and explores emerging opportunities in alternative credit to meet market demands

De-risking Guide 2025: Choosing the right path

The highlights, milestones and movements that defined the 2025 BPA space

What questions will define 2026?

Investments and markets leaders at BNY tackle six essential questions for the year ahead.

The de-risking landscape – an evolving world

Our panel of experts [see page 78] explore the exciting trends evolving in the dynamic pensions de-risking space today

Empowering boards to drive strategic projects with confidence

Aon strategic programme consultant, Dana Wiesner, and Aon associate partner, Michelle Burgess, explore how trustees can leverage strategic programme management to navigate today’s complex pensions environment.

Going private: The asset class gathering pace

As the Mansion House Compact and Accord take hold, UK pension schemes are stepping up allocations to private markets. Sandra Haurant reports

Podcast: From pension pot to flexible income for life

In our latest podcast, Pensions Age speaks to TPT Retirement Solutions DC director, Philip Smith, about its first-of-its-kind retirement income solution, built for tomorrow’s retirees

Rethinking the path to buyout with an insurer-led solution

A faster, cleaner path to buyout isn’t just possible, it’s essential. At Pensions UK last month, Just shared its perspective on why the industry must evolve and why insurers have the experience and skills to take the lead

A time of opportunity?

Our panel of experts explores the potential implications of the Pensions Investment Review on the future of the de-risking space and wider pensions environment

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Supporting retirement decisions
Laura Blows discusses retirement saving levels in the UK, and the support required for members, trustees and employers, with WEALTH at Work director, Jonathan Watts-Lay

Pension risk transfer partnership
Podcast: From pension pot to flexible income for life

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