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Private markets to hit $24trn in value globally by 2030
Pension funds are expected to drive the continuing growth of private markets assets, with infrastructure and private debt expected to overtake real estate in value globally.
Pensions Expert to run live blog at Pensions UK Annual Conference
Pensions Expert is to launch a live blog at the Pensions UK Annual Conference next week, to expand our coverage of the trade body’s flagship event and bring highlights to those who cannot attend in person.
Schemes expect spike in activity from pensions dashboards
More than a third of pension schemes are bracing for a major surge in member activity once pensions dashboards launch, according to new research.
Pensions UK seeks head of DC policy to lead on major reforms
The trade body is advertising for a senior policy leader to develop its thinking around defined contribution pensions, including master trusts and “lifetime savings”.
Case for surplus release continues to strengthen as DB funding improves
Data reports from XPS Group, Broadstone, and LCP demonstrate the strong funding positions enjoyed by the majority of defined benefit pension schemes at the end of the third quarter of 2025.
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Looking ahead to the Pensions UK Annual Conference
Dan Mikulskis, chief investment officer at The People’s Pension, looks forward to a busy schedule next week and outlines why it’s right to be excited about the changes facing the UK’s pension system.
Nest Insight: Understanding the context of the Pensions Commission
The final edition of our ‘Dear Pensions Commission’ series sees Nest Insight’s Will Sandbrook explore the economic context of the relaunched Pensions Commission and how it may affect the commissioners’ approach to adequacy.
Data shows UK businesses are poised to put pension scheme surpluses to work
Measures in the Pension Schemes Bill are designed to make it easier for trustees to release surplus assets from overfunded defined benefit pension schemes. Brightwell’s Amy Mankelow explores data showing that sponsoring companies are keen to put this money to work.
IFoA: Reframing pension adequacy – a collaborative response to structural gaps
Alexandra Miles of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries introduces new research laying out the realities of the pension system inequalities that the Pensions Commission is seeking to address.
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Pension funds, venture capital, and the government’s drive for growth
Despite a big push from the government to encourage greater pension investment into UK alternatives, there seems to be little initial activity from pension funds in relation to venture capital investing.
In Depth: The battle for pre-1997 indexation [updated]
Pensions Expert explores the debates around pre-97 indexation and how the Pension Protection Fund could use its reserves to support affected pensioners – if the government allows it.
Three years since ‘mini-Budget’: Healthier schemes but more challenges ahead
Three years on from the drama of the so-called ‘mini-Budget’, Pensions Expert looks back on events and what has changed – as well as looking to where the next big challenges could come from.
Amendment Watch: What changes are being proposed to the Pension Schemes Bill?
More than 270 amendments to the Pension Schemes Bill have been put forward for consideration by the parliamentary committee scrutinising the draft legislation. Pensions Expert looks at some of the most significant proposals.
In Depth: Rachel Reeves faces difficult Budget balancing act
Experts warn the government may be weighing up reforms to pensions taxation, with each option carrying major implications for savers and the Treasury alike. Sara Benwell reports on the various rumours and how they might be received.
Pension funds, venture capital, and the government’s drive for growth
In Depth: The battle for pre-1997 indexation [updated]
Three years since ‘mini-Budget’: Healthier schemes but more challenges ahead
Amendment Watch: What changes are being proposed to the Pension Schemes Bill?
In Depth: Rachel Reeves faces difficult Budget balancing act
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Pensions UK seeks head of DC policy to lead on major reforms
The trade body is advertising for a senior policy leader to develop its thinking around defined contribution pensions, including master trusts and “lifetime savings”.
Appointments: Lothian hires chief operating officer
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 3 October 2025.
USS boosts senior team with general counsel and finance director hires
The UK’s biggest private sector pension scheme has hired the deputy CEO of NOW Pensions as its new group general counsel, as well as the chief financial officer of private bank Brown Shipley.
Appointments: TPR boss gets non-exec role; board appointments at IA
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 26 September 2025.
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Pensions Expert to run live blog at Pensions UK Annual Conference
Pensions Expert is to launch a live blog at the Pensions UK Annual Conference next week, to expand our coverage of the trade body’s flagship event and bring highlights to those who cannot attend in person.
Pensions UK seeks head of DC policy to lead on major reforms
The trade body is advertising for a senior policy leader to develop its thinking around defined contribution pensions, including master trusts and “lifetime savings”.
Six key challenges for the revived Pensions Commission
Aon has warned that the government’s revived Pensions Commission will face major structural hurdles if it hopes to deliver meaningful reform to the UK’s pension system.
Aviva launches ‘innovative’ private market default strategy for DC savers
Aviva is stepping up its investment in private markets with a new defined contribution default strategy targeting up to 25% in unlisted assets.
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Pensions Expert to run live blog at Pensions UK Annual Conference
Pensions Expert is to launch a live blog at the Pensions UK Annual Conference next week, to expand our coverage of the trade body’s flagship event and bring highlights to those who cannot attend in person.
Case for surplus release continues to strengthen as DB funding improves
Data reports from XPS Group, Broadstone, and LCP demonstrate the strong funding positions enjoyed by the majority of defined benefit pension schemes at the end of the third quarter of 2025.
In Depth: The battle for pre-1997 indexation [updated]
Pensions Expert explores the debates around pre-97 indexation and how the Pension Protection Fund could use its reserves to support affected pensioners – if the government allows it.
USS boosts senior team with general counsel and finance director hires
The UK’s biggest private sector pension scheme has hired the deputy CEO of NOW Pensions as its new group general counsel, as well as the chief financial officer of private bank Brown Shipley.
Latest on Dashboards
Schemes expect spike in activity from pensions dashboards
More than a third of pension schemes are bracing for a major surge in member activity once pensions dashboards launch, according to new research.
Don’t delay dashboard connection, regulator urges DB schemes
Schemes that fail to connect to the pensions dashboard system by 31 October next year could face regulatory action, the Pensions Regulator has warned.
Trustees to shoulder more responsibility for admin improvements, TPR says
The regulator has published a report based on 12 months of engagement with leading administrators and set out areas of strength and challenges that need addressing.
MaPS seeking ‘pivotal’ dashboards promotion professional
The Money and Pensions Service is advertising for a planning and campaign manager who will play a “pivotal role” in the promotion of pensions dashboards to the public.
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