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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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Heka Global raises more than £10m to help UK pension schemes trace 'lost' members

Defined Contribution

Heka Global raises more than £10m to help UK pension schemes trace 'lost' members

Firm secures backing of institutional investors for its AI engine to reconnect members with lost pots

clock 16 July 2025 • 1 min read
PIC holds topping out ceremony at One Eastside development

Defined Benefit

PIC holds topping out ceremony at One Eastside development

Construction on the project is expected to be completed in 2026

clock 15 July 2025 • 1 min read
Default retirement solutions and DB surplus access most supported Pension Schemes Bill measures, Sackers finds

Law and Regulation

Default retirement solutions and DB surplus access most supported Pension Schemes Bill measures, Sackers finds

Firm’s survey finds 59% favour such measures over deferred small pots and VfM

clock 14 July 2025 • 3 min read
PPF publishes 2024/25 annual report showing 'strong financial performance'

Defined Benefit

PPF publishes 2024/25 annual report showing 'strong financial performance'

Lifeboat fund says 6% return of its growth portfolio enabled its reserves to grow to £14.1bn

clock 11 July 2025 • 3 min read
Mixed opinions on whether insurance buyout is 'gold standard' for endgame

Industry

Mixed opinions on whether insurance buyout is 'gold standard' for endgame

PP survey finds no industry consensus on the optimum endgame solution

clock 11 July 2025 • 2 min read
Could early access to pensions be a path onto the property ladder?

Defined Contribution

Could early access to pensions be a path onto the property ladder?

Martin Richmond looks at the benefits and drawbacks of allowing early access to pensions

clock 10 July 2025 • 18 min read
Mortality in H1 2025 reaches 'historic low', CMI finds

Industry

Mortality in H1 2025 reaches 'historic low', CMI finds

CMI data shows deaths involving Covid-19 in 2025 so far accounted for fewer than 1%

clock 10 July 2025 • 1 min read
Four schemes complete full buy-ins with Utmost totalling £177m

Risk Reduction

Four schemes complete full buy-ins with Utmost totalling £177m

Risk reduction transactions secure benefits for nearly 2,500 pensioners and deferred members

clock 09 July 2025 • 1 min read
DB transfer compensation continues to fall in Q2, Broadstone finds

Defined Benefit

DB transfer compensation continues to fall in Q2, Broadstone finds

DB transfer compensation continues to fall in Q2, Broadstone finds

clock 09 July 2025 • 2 min read
Most businesses with DC schemes pondering pension provision changes, LawDeb finds

Defined Contribution

Most businesses with DC schemes pondering pension provision changes, LawDeb finds

Research finds ‘multifaceted’ reasons for schemes to consider switching their provision

clock 08 July 2025 • 2 min read
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