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Martin Richmond

Martin Richmond

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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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IFS: 'Decisive action' required to tackle challenges facing UK pensions system

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IFS: 'Decisive action' required to tackle challenges facing UK pensions system

Organisation outlines proposals to tackle four key areas to boost retirement outcomes

clock 02 July 2025 • 6 min read
CMI publishes latest mortality projections model

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CMI publishes latest mortality projections model

CMI data finds increased life expectancies for men and women under new model

clock 30 June 2025 • 2 min read
Bulk annuity pricing at 'best level' for two years

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Bulk annuity pricing at 'best level' for two years

Aon says more insurers than ever in the market is leading to ‘increasingly competitive’ pricing

clock 30 June 2025 • 1 min read
UK will become 'global innovator' in retirement income solutions, People's Pension says

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UK will become 'global innovator' in retirement income solutions, People's Pension says

CIO predicts UK will be ‘country to watch’ when it comes to retirement products

clock 27 June 2025 • 1 min read
Savers' knowledge of four pillars of DC pensions remains 'critically low'

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Savers' knowledge of four pillars of DC pensions remains 'critically low'

Nearly half of DC savers have never checked how much they have saved into their pension

clock 27 June 2025 • 4 min read
DB transfer values fall to third consecutive month-end low, XPS finds

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DB transfer values fall to third consecutive month-end low, XPS finds

Transfer Value Index shows a record low in May after previous lows in March and April

clock 25 June 2025 • 2 min read
Van Lanschot Kempen launches private markets portfolio

Investment

Van Lanschot Kempen launches private markets portfolio

£100m mandate designed to support enhanced ESG integration and ‘significant’ cost savings

clock 25 June 2025 • 1 min read
Majority of schemes see at least one barrier on journey to endgame

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Majority of schemes see at least one barrier on journey to endgame

LCP survey finds cyber risk remains the biggest concern for schemes

clock 24 June 2025 • 3 min read
Renting in retirement halves chances of reaching minimum living standard

Industry

Renting in retirement halves chances of reaching minimum living standard

Having to pay housing costs in retirement reduces chances of minimum RLS to 43%

clock 24 June 2025 • 3 min read
Festina Finance enters UK pensions admin market

Admin / Technology

Festina Finance enters UK pensions admin market

Festina Life and Pension Platform will provide scheme admin for DB, DC and CDC clients

clock 23 June 2025 • 2 min read
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