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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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Industry intends to implement DB surplus flexibilities, XPS finds

Defined Benefit

Industry intends to implement DB surplus flexibilities, XPS finds

Poll finds 58% of pension professionals intend to adopt new surplus flexibilities

clock 29 June 2026 • 2 min read
Run-on strategies creating 'safe harbour' opportunity for smaller schemes

Defined Benefit

Run-on strategies creating 'safe harbour' opportunity for smaller schemes

Zedra says current market presents a ‘valuable’ opportunity for smaller schemes

clock 29 June 2026 • 1 min read
DWP publishes state pension age communications action plan

Industry

DWP publishes state pension age communications action plan

Government confirms plan to develop strategy with ‘timely’ and ‘modern’ communications

clock 25 June 2026 • 4 min read
DC consolidation could increase retirement pots by up to 20%, report finds

Defined Contribution

DC consolidation could increase retirement pots by up to 20%, report finds

Standard Life and WPI Economics report highlights eight key principles to deliver improved member outcomes

clock 25 June 2026 • 3 min read
DB schemes well-funded and on course for endgame, ACA finds

Defined Benefit

DB schemes well-funded and on course for endgame, ACA finds

ACA research shows 89% of schemes have set clear endgame strategies

clock 24 June 2026 • 2 min read
Most DB trustees yet to consider impact of health innovations on liabilities

Defined Benefit

Most DB trustees yet to consider impact of health innovations on liabilities

Standard Life research finds improved health outcomes could lengthen the period in which pensions are paid

clock 23 June 2026 • 2 min read
CDC schemes require new investment playbook, says LCP

Collective Defined Contribution

CDC schemes require new investment playbook, says LCP

Collective defined contribution (CDC) schemes will need to adopt a new investment approach that moves beyond traditional portfolio metrics to focus on member experience, LCP says.

clock 22 June 2026 • 2 min read
Industry sustainability groups commit to closer collaboration

Industry

Industry sustainability groups commit to closer collaboration

TSWG and ICSWG say co-operation could lead to more ‘practical’ and ‘impactful’ action

clock 19 June 2026 • 2 min read
TISA publishes pension transfer manifesto

Industry

TISA publishes pension transfer manifesto

Manifesto outlines nine recommendations to reform the pension transfer system

clock 18 June 2026 • 3 min read
VfM will be 'core' driver of better member outcomes, TPR says

Defined Contribution

VfM will be 'core' driver of better member outcomes, TPR says

Regulator says trustees cannot afford to stand still amid push towards consolidation in DC

clock 18 June 2026 • 2 min read
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