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Martin Richmond

Martin Richmond

Reporter

Martin Richmond is reporter at Professional Pensions. He joined the organisation in March 2022 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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Scam warning flags hit highest level in nine months, XPS finds

Defined Benefit

Scam warning flags hit highest level in nine months, XPS finds

Number of cases to raise at least one scam flag warning exceeds 90% for first time this year

clock 30 July 2024 • 2 min read
Verity Trustees and Now Pensions named Stewardship Code signatories

Industry

Verity Trustees and Now Pensions named Stewardship Code signatories

Verity Trustees and Now Pensions join LGPS funds in becoming latest signatories

clock 29 July 2024 • 4 min read
Average DC pension transfer times continue to drop

Defined Contribution

Average DC pension transfer times continue to drop

Origo data shows times for simple transfers decreased by 18% over the last 18 months

clock 29 July 2024 • 1 min read
LCP calls for policy changes to tackle climate risk

Investment

LCP calls for policy changes to tackle climate risk

Consultancy says ‘systemic stewardship’ is required to achieve necessary scale of changes

clock 25 July 2024 • 3 min read
National LGPS framework for additional voluntary contributions launched

Admin / Technology

National LGPS framework for additional voluntary contributions launched

Framework split into two lots with six firms providing support

clock 25 July 2024 • 2 min read
APPT welcomes initial government action on pensions reforms

Industry

APPT welcomes initial government action on pensions reforms

Association outlines ‘shopping list’ of areas for future legislation across DB and DC

clock 24 July 2024 • 3 min read
Two in five workers to fall short of minimum retirement lifestyle, Scottish Widows says

Industry

Two in five workers to fall short of minimum retirement lifestyle, Scottish Widows says

Research finds just one third of workers say they are ‘adequately’ preparing for retirement

clock 23 July 2024 • 5 min read
FRC updates UK Stewardship Code application process

Industry

FRC updates UK Stewardship Code application process

FRC outlines five areas to reduce reporting burdens and drive improved stewardship

clock 22 July 2024 • 4 min read
TPO upholds Nest member's complaint against employer over unpaid contributions

Law and Regulation

TPO upholds Nest member's complaint against employer over unpaid contributions

Employer ordered to pay £680 in missing contributions and an additional £1,000

clock 18 July 2024 • 2 min read
UPDATED: Industry reacts to 'surprise' Pension Schemes Bill in King's Speech

Legislation

UPDATED: Industry reacts to 'surprise' Pension Schemes Bill in King's Speech

Pensions Bill, decumulation solutions, superfunds and National Wealth Fund Bill welcomed by industry

clock 17 July 2024 • 10 min read
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