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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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UCU confirms USS benefit restoration set for next year

Industry

UCU confirms USS benefit restoration set for next year

Scheme confirms members and employers will not have to pay more to restore benefits

clock 30 March 2023 • 2 min read
Back-to-work scheme risks over-55's pension pots

Industry

Back-to-work scheme risks over-55's pension pots

Savings of over 180,000 households at risk due to MPAA increase

clock 30 March 2023 • 1 min read
USS appoints Carol Young as new group chief executive

Appointments

USS appoints Carol Young as new group chief executive

Carol Young named as new CEO and will succeed Bill Galvin later this year

clock 29 March 2023 • 1 min read
PIC agrees £268m forward purchase of 2 Ruskin Square

Investment

PIC agrees £268m forward purchase of 2 Ruskin Square

Croydon office represents second investment by PIC in a net-zero hub within the last year

clock 28 March 2023 • 2 min read
Decreased pension participation among ethnic minority groups

Industry

Decreased pension participation among ethnic minority groups

Industry urged to address engagement with savers from minority backgrounds

clock 27 March 2023 • 2 min read
TPR launches new value for member initiative

Defined Contribution

TPR launches new value for member initiative

Regulator says it will take data-driven approach to value for member assessments

clock 27 March 2023 • 1 min read
Pension fraud court case adjourned for six weeks

Law and Regulation

Pension fraud court case adjourned for six weeks

Case against sports centre director charged with pension fraud now to be held on 4 May

clock 27 March 2023 • 1 min read
PIC breaks ground on Birmingham build-to-rent development

Investment

PIC breaks ground on Birmingham build-to-rent development

One Eastside skyscraper targeting a 2026 completion date

clock 24 March 2023 • 1 min read
Consider refinement of DB funding code, says industry

Industry

Consider refinement of DB funding code, says industry

TPR encouraged to increase simplicity ahead of the code’s publication in the spring

clock 23 March 2023 • 4 min read
Endgame Summit: Consider the alternatives to buyout

Investment

Endgame Summit: Consider the alternatives to buyout

DB schemes should assess whether buyout alternatives could be a more suitable option

clock 23 March 2023 • 1 min read
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