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Holly Roach

Holly Roach

Deputy Editor

Holly Roach is deputy editor at Professional Pensions. She joined the magazine as correspondent in 2018 after completing her undergraduate degree in multimedia journalism at Bournemouth University. She held the role of senior correspondent between 2020 and 2022 and was news editor between 2022 and 2025.

She covers both DB and DC pensions with a focus on pensions administration, risk reduction and pensions dashboards.

She has interviewed notable industry members including the pensions ombudsman, leaders of some of the largest pension schemes and consultancies, and chairs of various pension associations.

She also helps with the running of the Women in Pensions Awards.

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Articles by Holly Roach

DWP AE figures are cause for 'cautious celebration'

Industry

DWP AE figures are cause for 'cautious celebration'

Data shows there is yet to be a significant uptick in opt outs in 2022

clock 26 October 2022 • 3 min read
K3 and Cartwright complete £25m full buy-in

Risk Reduction

K3 and Cartwright complete £25m full buy-in

The deal was completed in March and covers 93 pensioners

clock 26 October 2022 • 1 min read
Mel Stride appointed new pensions secretary

Industry

Mel Stride appointed new pensions secretary

Appointment comes after Chloe Smith left the position after seven weeks

clock 25 October 2022 • 1 min read
Secretary of state for work and pensions leaves post

Industry

Secretary of state for work and pensions leaves post

Chloe Smith was appointed by former PM Liz Truss on 7 September 2022

clock 25 October 2022 • 1 min read
WPC to examine regulation of DB schemes and LDIs

Industry

WPC to examine regulation of DB schemes and LDIs

The committee will look at the impact on DB schemes of the recent volatility in gilt yields

clock 24 October 2022 • 1 min read
TPO upholds Nest member's complaint against employer

Industry

TPO upholds Nest member's complaint against employer

The complainant said their employer failed to pay contributions into the scheme

clock 24 October 2022 • 1 min read
A trustee checklist for… the pensions dashboards

Admin / Technology

A trustee checklist for… the pensions dashboards

More preparation required as dashboards deadline approaches, writes Holly Roach

clock 21 October 2022 • 9 min read
Alex Burghart: Savers need to make 'informed choices'

Industry

Alex Burghart: Savers need to make 'informed choices'

Minister says dashboards offer ‘convenient place’ for savers to access information

clock 18 October 2022 • 1 min read
DWP extends dashboards available point notice period

Admin / Technology

DWP extends dashboards available point notice period

A notice specifying the DAP must now be issued at least six months before it will occur

clock 17 October 2022 • 3 min read
'Mismatch' between policy intent and consumer wants

Industry

'Mismatch' between policy intent and consumer wants

The industry needs to reach ‘pure simplicity’ and eliminate complexities for members

clock 13 October 2022 • 2 min read
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