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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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Risk transfer market could exceed £40bn in 2023

Risk Reduction

Risk transfer market could exceed £40bn in 2023

Analysis forecasts new forms of capital-backed risk transfer could begin to thrive this year

clock 02 March 2023 • 2 min read
LGPS look to increase health sector investment

Investment

LGPS look to increase health sector investment

Majority of LGPS professionals cite health as key sector for social investment infrastructure

clock 01 March 2023 • 1 min read
LawDeb pensions business reports 9.8% growth

Industry

LawDeb pensions business reports 9.8% growth

Firm’s pensions business annual net revenue rose from £13m in 2021 to £14.3m in 2022

clock 28 February 2023 • 3 min read
Bulk annuity transactions exceeded £25bn in 2022

Risk Reduction

Bulk annuity transactions exceeded £25bn in 2022

L&G forecasts market demand could reach £200bn over the next few years

clock 27 February 2023 • 1 min read
Smart halves default growth fund carbon emissions

Investment

Smart halves default growth fund carbon emissions

Scheme on course to accomplish net-zero emissions by 2040

clock 27 February 2023 • 2 min read
PIC makes £105m investment in net-zero hub

Industry

PIC makes £105m investment in net-zero hub

Investment will fund development of 130,000 square foot office in Manchester

clock 24 February 2023 • 1 min read
Pay rises unlikely to lead to contributions rise, IFS says

Industry

Pay rises unlikely to lead to contributions rise, IFS says

Institute finds employees do not capitalise on opportunities to boost retirement savings

clock 24 February 2023 • 2 min read
L&G Master Trust AUM surpass £20bn

Industry

L&G Master Trust AUM surpass £20bn

Master trust’s AUM increased by 67% over the last two years

clock 23 February 2023 • 1 min read
TPR launches climate change compliance campaign

Industry

TPR launches climate change compliance campaign

Regulator aims to improve trustees’ compliance on ESG and climate reporting

clock 22 February 2023 • 2 min read
Narrow increase in DB transfer values in January

Defined Benefit

Narrow increase in DB transfer values in January

Slight increase is result of rise in inflationary expectations and fall in gilt yields

clock 22 February 2023 • 1 min read
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