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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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PPF opens buyout valuation assumptions consultation

Industry

PPF opens buyout valuation assumptions consultation

Proposed changes designed to allow schemes to test bulk annuity market

clock 09 January 2023 • 1 min read
Record-breaking year predicted for de-risking market

Defined Benefit

Record-breaking year predicted for de-risking market

Buy-in and buyout volumes anticipated to exceed the £43.8bn seen in 2019

clock 03 January 2023 • 2 min read
GMP equalisation among top 2023 scheme objectives

Industry

GMP equalisation among top 2023 scheme objectives

Buyout, dashboards and improving member communications among schemes’ 2023 targets

clock 03 January 2023 • 1 min read
Industry criticises 2022 as an adverse year for pensions

Industry

Industry criticises 2022 as an adverse year for pensions

Just over half of Buzz respondents say last 12 months have been a testing time for pensions

clock 03 January 2023 • 2 min read
'It's a Wonderful Life' voted industry's top Christmas film

Industry

'It's a Wonderful Life' voted industry's top Christmas film

‘Die Hard’, ‘Home Alone’, ‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ and ‘Trading Places’ complete the top five

clock 23 December 2022 • 1 min read
A 2023 Christmas pensions wish list

Industry

A 2023 Christmas pensions wish list

PP asked you what is on your pensions wish list for 2023

clock 22 December 2022 • 2 min read
Mixed picture on DB transfer activity amid volatile year

Defined Benefit

Mixed picture on DB transfer activity amid volatile year

Transfer quotations hit lows in Q3 2022 but have recovered into November

clock 20 December 2022 • 2 min read
DB schemes continue to close to future accrual

Defined Benefit

DB schemes continue to close to future accrual

94% of DB schemes no longer accepting new entrants

clock 19 December 2022 • 1 min read
IFS calls for pensions death tax overhaul

Industry

IFS calls for pensions death tax overhaul

Institute says reforms could raise revenue and reduce income tax avoidance

clock 15 December 2022 • 4 min read
PIC makes £40m investment in Housing Solutions

Investment

PIC makes £40m investment in Housing Solutions

The investment will fund the construction of 350 new homes by 2026

clock 14 December 2022 • 2 min read
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