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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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Annuity sales surpassed record levels in H1 2023

Industry

Annuity sales surpassed record levels in H1 2023

Canada Life research finds annuity sales increased by 100% compared to H1 2022

clock 21 August 2023 • 2 min read
Finalise LTA abolition rules by October, warns ACA

Industry

Finalise LTA abolition rules by October, warns ACA

ACA warns of ‘unintended outcomes’ if draft legislation is not swiftly finalised

clock 21 August 2023 • 2 min read
TPR publishes 2023 scheme funding analysis

Defined Benefit

TPR publishes 2023 scheme funding analysis

Regulator’s analysis finds improvement in asset positions of tranche 16 schemes

clock 17 August 2023 • 3 min read
H1 2023 bulk annuity volumes surpass all-time record

Risk Reduction

H1 2023 bulk annuity volumes surpass all-time record

LCP analysis reveals bulk annuity transaction volumes exceeded £20bn in H1 2023

clock 17 August 2023 • 2 min read
BP pensioners stage protest over block to discretionary benefit increase

Industry

BP pensioners stage protest over block to discretionary benefit increase

Group takes action after company blocks 4% discretionary increase to members’ pensions

clock 15 August 2023 • 3 min read
PASA publishes DB benefit accuracy data guidance

Defined Benefit

PASA publishes DB benefit accuracy data guidance

Guidance will provide trustees with support to certify accuracy of members’ benefits

clock 14 August 2023 • 3 min read
Further annual surge in sole trustee appointments, finds LCP

Industry

Further annual surge in sole trustee appointments, finds LCP

Sole Mates survey finds over 150 sole trustee appointments were made in the last year

clock 11 August 2023 • 2 min read
Majority of DB schemes open to risk reduction alternatives

Defined Benefit

Majority of DB schemes open to risk reduction alternatives

61% would consider more than one option to secure their members’ benefits

clock 10 August 2023 • 2 min read
Buck chooses Equisoft's Pension Fusion as dashboard ISP

Industry

Buck chooses Equisoft's Pension Fusion as dashboard ISP

Firm waiting for confirmation of PDP reset to establish connection to dashboards

clock 09 August 2023 • 2 min read
£200bn of DC assets could be invested in private debt by 2030

Defined Contribution

£200bn of DC assets could be invested in private debt by 2030

Hymans Robertson says ‘shift in emphasis’ needed to boost outcomes for DC savers

clock 09 August 2023 • 3 min read
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