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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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Regulation of pension scheme administrators backed by PMI

Industry

Regulation of pension scheme administrators backed by PMI

Institute in favour of proposals outlined in DWP review into The Pensions Regulator

clock 23 October 2023 • 1 min read
PLSA 2023: Collaboration needed to tackle small pots issue

Industry

PLSA 2023: Collaboration needed to tackle small pots issue

DWP outlines plans to introduce new data infrastructure to address deferred small pots

clock 20 October 2023 • 3 min read
PLSA 2023: Investment in scale needed to generate growth

Investment

PLSA 2023: Investment in scale needed to generate growth

PLSA conference panel examines the obstacles schemes face over investing in British growth

clock 20 October 2023 • 5 min read
PLSA 2023: Schemes warned over data degradation

Admin / Technology

PLSA 2023: Schemes warned over data degradation

Delegates urged to move to a programme of monthly or weekly data monitoring

clock 19 October 2023 • 2 min read
Majority of workers support PLSA pension reform proposals

Industry

Majority of workers support PLSA pension reform proposals

Survey finds 88% of respondents say contributions should be affordable for all workers

clock 17 October 2023 • 3 min read
Buy-in and buyout volumes forecast to hit £360bn in the next five years

Risk Reduction

Buy-in and buyout volumes forecast to hit £360bn in the next five years

LCP research finds ‘seismic shift’ in number of DB schemes seeking risk reduction transfers

clock 16 October 2023 • 3 min read
PLSA sounds warning of 'unnecessary risks' to LGPS pooling proposals

Pension Pooling

PLSA sounds warning of 'unnecessary risks' to LGPS pooling proposals

Trade body says it supports proposals but warns against specific March 2025 deadline

clock 03 October 2023 • 3 min read
DB funding continues to improve in September

Defined Benefit

DB funding continues to improve in September

XPS analysis finds aggregate surplus of schemes rose by £14bn

clock 03 October 2023 • 1 min read
Andrew Sykes scheme completes £30m buy-in with Canada Life

Risk Reduction

Andrew Sykes scheme completes £30m buy-in with Canada Life

Transaction secures the benefits for around 440 scheme members

clock 02 October 2023 • 2 min read
H1 2023 bulk annuity market reaches highest recorded levels

Risk Reduction

H1 2023 bulk annuity market reaches highest recorded levels

Aon research finds record market volumes reflected by increased scheme funding levels

clock 29 September 2023 • 2 min read
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