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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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DWP launches CDC expansion consultation

Defined Contribution

DWP launches CDC expansion consultation

Seeks views on expansion of provision to include multi-employer schemes and decumulation

clock 30 January 2023 • 3 min read
'Glaring omission' of climate risks in DB funding code

Defined Benefit

'Glaring omission' of climate risks in DB funding code

LCP analysis of TPR’s consultation documents found scarce references to climate change

clock 27 January 2023 • 2 min read
DC consolidation continues for another year, TPR finds

Industry

DC consolidation continues for another year, TPR finds

Number of DC schemes decreased by approximately 2.5% in 2022

clock 26 January 2023 • 3 min read
Master trusts key to guiding savers through recession

Industry

Master trusts key to guiding savers through recession

Digital journeys offered by master trusts can help members understand their finances

clock 26 January 2023 • 1 min read
Phoenix Insights urges action to close gender pension gap

Industry

Phoenix Insights urges action to close gender pension gap

Think tank calls for measures to boost pension accessibility and financial literacy

clock 25 January 2023 • 2 min read
EV launches digital retirement toolkits

Industry

EV launches digital retirement toolkits

Quick Tools designed to provide savers with support to achieve desired retirement lifestyle

clock 25 January 2023 • 1 min read
Railpen acquires Cambridgeshire solar project

Investment

Railpen acquires Cambridgeshire solar project

Bracks solar farm is expected to provide renewable energy to around 8,700 homes

clock 24 January 2023 • 1 min read
FTSE 350 DB schemes' time to buyout halved in 2022

Defined Benefit

FTSE 350 DB schemes' time to buyout halved in 2022

The average time to buyout fell by five years and four months

clock 23 January 2023 • 1 min read
DB funding regulations could cost employers billions

Defined Benefit

DB funding regulations could cost employers billions

Sponsoring employers could be hit with a bill of around £34bn bill under TPR’s new DB funding code

clock 23 January 2023 • 3 min read
Canadian schemes lagging behind UK on climate action

Industry

Canadian schemes lagging behind UK on climate action

Majority of leading Canadian schemes yet to phase out fossil fuel investment

clock 20 January 2023 • 2 min read
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