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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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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
Pension Schemes Bill announced in the King's Speech

Industry

Pension Schemes Bill announced in the King's Speech

New legislation introduced following 2024 state opening of parliament

clock 17 July 2024 • 2 min read
Pensions not expected to be immediate priority for Labour government

Industry

Pensions not expected to be immediate priority for Labour government

PP poll revels majority of industry expects new government to have more urgent priorities

clock 17 July 2024 • 2 min read
CDC benefits may be 50% greater than those offered by DC, says LCP

Defined Contribution

CDC benefits may be 50% greater than those offered by DC, says LCP

Consultancy says multi-employer CDC schemes could come to market from 2026

clock 16 July 2024 • 3 min read
GMPF joins secure income property trust

Investment

GMPF joins secure income property trust

LGPS fund commits to fund to provide social housing for vulnerable individuals

clock 16 July 2024 • 2 min read
Salary sacrifice could boost pension savings by nearly £500 a year

Industry

Salary sacrifice could boost pension savings by nearly £500 a year

Scottish Widows finds workers could save £35,900 over the course of a 25-year period

clock 15 July 2024 • 2 min read
DB transfer compensation continues to fall to record lows

Defined Benefit

DB transfer compensation continues to fall to record lows

Broadstone says there has been a ‘radical decline’ since the start of 2022

clock 15 July 2024 • 2 min read
Haberdashers scheme sews up £3m buy-in deal with Just Group

Risk Reduction

Haberdashers scheme sews up £3m buy-in deal with Just Group

Bulk annuity transaction secures the benefits for scheme whose sponsor was founded in 1448

clock 12 July 2024 • 2 min read
Rise in number of DB schemes providing members with financial advice

Defined Benefit

Rise in number of DB schemes providing members with financial advice

Aon research finds two-fifths of members were provided with fully paid-for advice

clock 11 July 2024 • 3 min read
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