June 16, 202611 min
Episode 133 - 16th June 2026
David Brooks is joined by Christopher Rice to discuss:DB surpluses consultationNew proposals to tackle pension scamsGMP conversion and equalisation developments
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Join us every week for a brief look at the big pensions news stories in under 10 minutes, hosted by our very own Broadstone specialists. We will discuss the major issues of the day and their implications for pensions policy, trustees and employers.
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June 9, 202612 min
Episode 132 - 9th June 2026
David Brooks kicks off this episode with a look at the newly published Retirement Living Standards from Pensions UK. He also covers the PASA - Pensions Administration Standards Association CIC Pensions Administration Careers Survey and provides an update on progress to the Inheritance Tax reforms following recent guidance issued.
June 2, 202611 min
Episode 131 - 2nd June 2026
Adam Bexson joins David Brooks to discuss some of the biggest developments from across the pensions landscape in the last week:The Milburn report, rising numbers of young people not in education, employment or training (NEETs), and what this could mean for future pension outcomesThe Pensions Regulator’s new guidance on the use of AIA Pensions Dashboards milestone, with more than 70 million records now connected
May 26, 202610 min
Episode 130 - 26th May 2026
This week, your host David Brooks cuts through the Pension Commission’s Interim Report to bring you the key takeaways — and what they could mean for the future direction of UK pension policy.
May 19, 202614 min
Episode 129 - 19th May 2026
Our Head of Policy David Brooks runs you through the top five stories you need to know from across the pensions world this week: New DWP data ahead of the Pensions Commission - the highlightsThe latest UK longevity statistics and what they mean for pension schemes and saversThe growing influence of TikTokkers and financial influencersA Pensions Dashboard updateTax, scammers and the latest concerns around IHT
May 12, 202611 min
Episode 128 - 12th May 2026
David Brooks is joined by Adam Bexson to run through:The Lifespan Fund - could it replace the State Pension? Adam and Dave break down the policy proposal and other alternatives…What's been happening at TPR - their annual funding statement and DC scale report - what it means about TPR direction, state of market and what trustees should be looking for
May 5, 202611 min
Episode 127 - 5th May 2026
This week, David Brooks covers:Pension Schemes Bill — what’s nextSalary sacrificeNormal Minimum Pension Age — set to riseOwn Risk Assessment & cyber risk — increasing scrutiny for schemesTorsten Bell and PASA
April 28, 20268 min
Episode 126 - 28th April 2026
Andy Knight-Stephens joins David Brooks, this week they cover:Fund performance across the master trust and GPP sector – and what the numbers mean, particularly for VFMThe Pensions Bill and parliamentary ping pong – has the legislation been watered down? The latest you need to know
April 21, 202610 min
Episode 125 - 21st April 2026
David Brooks is joined by Broadstone’s Christopher Rice. In this episode they discuss:Dashboards Delivery: Digital journey insights ahead of launchRun-on & Buy-out: Latest on scheme risk transfersScam Dangers: TPR’s webinar insights for trustees
April 14, 202610 min
Episode 124 - 14th April 2026
David Brooks is joined once again by Kelly Parsons. In this episode, they cover:Targeted support – the latest developmentsMandation powers in the new Pensions BillUS pension investment changes – and what the UK can learn
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