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Martin Richmond

Martin Richmond

Senior Correspondent

Martin Richmond is senior correspondent at Professional Pensions. He joined the organisation in March 2022 as reporter from Practical Law. He began his career in journalism working as an editorial assistant for Communications International Group in 2015 working across their collection of publications including Pharmacy Magazine. He completed a BA in History at the University of Essex in 2013. After graduating from his undergraduate degree, he completed his Master’s Degree in Journalism at Brunel University in 2014. Outside of work, Martin is a big cinephile. He loves going to the cinema and reviewing films. He also enjoys watching sports, especially football.

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Most trustees expecting funding code delay

Industry

Most trustees expecting funding code delay

91% forecast new funding code will not be implemented later this year

clock 18 April 2023 • 2 min read
75% of savers do not know value of their pension pots

Industry

75% of savers do not know value of their pension pots

Majority of savers on cusp of retirement unaware of how much they have saved

clock 17 April 2023 • 2 min read
TPR: 'Step up' on climate and ESG reporting

Industry

TPR: 'Step up' on climate and ESG reporting

Regulator warns savers’ pensions at risk if trustees do not consider climate commitments

clock 14 April 2023 • 2 min read
Scheme surpluses decreased by £22bn in March, PPF finds

Defined Benefit

Scheme surpluses decreased by £22bn in March, PPF finds

PPF 7800 Index found £1.5bn increase in the deficit of schemes running a deficit

clock 11 April 2023 • 1 min read
FTSE 350 DB scheme funding levels fall by £9bn

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FTSE 350 DB scheme funding levels fall by £9bn

Decrease in surplus due to falling bond yields and turbulence in the banking sector

clock 06 April 2023 • 1 min read
Co-op schemes surplus falls by more than £600m

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Co-op schemes surplus falls by more than £600m

Decline in surplus offset by increase to company’s cash position

clock 05 April 2023 • 2 min read
UCU votes to renew strike mandate over pension cuts

Defined Benefit

UCU votes to renew strike mandate over pension cuts

Mandate extended for six months after majority voted in favour of strike action

clock 04 April 2023 • 3 min read
FTSE 100 pension scheme surpluses steady at £120bn

Industry

FTSE 100 pension scheme surpluses steady at £120bn

Surplus reflects the strong position schemes find themselves in, says LCP

clock 04 April 2023 • 1 min read
WPC opens inquiry into benefit level adequacy

Industry

WPC opens inquiry into benefit level adequacy

Committee set to examine principles which underpin the working-age benefits system

clock 31 March 2023 • 1 min read
PLSA publishes 2023 voting and stewardship guidelines

Industry

PLSA publishes 2023 voting and stewardship guidelines

Guidelines emphasise importance of climate change, cost of living, and working conditions

clock 30 March 2023 • 3 min read
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