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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. Martin was shortlisted for the HeadlineMoney Pensions Journalist of the Year (B2B) in 2026. 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 7800 aggregate surplus remains consistent in June

Defined Benefit

PPF 7800 aggregate surplus remains consistent in June

Lifeboat fund’s index shows surplus saw narrow increase of £0.2bn last month

clock 14 July 2026 • 3 min read
Industry welcomes 'clarity' and 'certainty' following updated pensions roadmap

Industry

Industry welcomes 'clarity' and 'certainty' following updated pensions roadmap

The industry responds to the government’s updated pensions roadmap

clock 13 July 2026 • 9 min read
DWP lays out timetable for implementation of pension reforms

Industry

DWP lays out timetable for implementation of pension reforms

Timetable published with the updated pensions roadmap

clock 13 July 2026 • 5 min read
Stantec UK scheme secures full buy-in with Aviva

Risk Reduction

Stantec UK scheme secures full buy-in with Aviva

BPA transaction secures the benefits of 629 deferred members and 51 pensioners

clock 13 July 2026 • 2 min read
Increased DB funding levels driving more complex endgame decisions

Defined Benefit

Increased DB funding levels driving more complex endgame decisions

Hymans paper says DB schemes have entered a ‘fundamental’ new phase

clock 10 July 2026 • 3 min read
DB transfer redress payments projected to fall to record lows in Q3 2026

Defined Benefit

DB transfer redress payments projected to fall to record lows in Q3 2026

First Actuarial says recent developments could have ‘material’ impact on success of DB transfer advice complaints

clock 10 July 2026 • 3 min read
FMs making 'incremental' progress on ESG integration

Investment

FMs making 'incremental' progress on ESG integration

EY report finds ESG integration has been a case of ‘evolution rather than revolution’

clock 09 July 2026 • 3 min read
Mortality rates hit record lows in 2026, CMI finds

Industry

Mortality rates hit record lows in 2026, CMI finds

CMI monitor finds mortality rate for H1 2026 fell by 2.4% compared to H1 2025

clock 09 July 2026 • 1 min read
Maps publishes pensions dashboards progress report

Admin / Technology

Maps publishes pensions dashboards progress report

Maps says it has done ‘specific’ testing with vulnerable customers to ensure ease of access

clock 08 July 2026 • 3 min read
Nest launches £200m VC sleeve with Schroders Capital

Investment

Nest launches £200m VC sleeve with Schroders Capital

Master trust will allocate £200m to build on existing private markets investment

clock 08 July 2026 • 4 min read
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