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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

Industry

Holistic measure for assessing employer resources 'too uncertain'

DWP consultation responses raised concerns about PBT measure not capturing certain acts

clock 29 June 2021 • 2 min read

Industry

Premier launches value for member assessment service

The free service will assist DC scheme trustees with new regulations coming into force later this year

clock 28 June 2021 • 2 min read

Industry

Tax reform risks 'discouraging' people from saving

The SPP said the pensions tax system is complex and often misunderstood by savers

clock 25 June 2021 • 2 min read

Industry

XPS posts 7% revenue growth despite 'challenging backdrop'

The firm’s total revenue grew to £127.9m in the 12 months to 31 March 2021

clock 24 June 2021 • 2 min read

Industry

USS: 'Disproportionate' ESG reports distract from action

University sector scheme says TCFD reporting takes time away from responsible investing

clock 23 June 2021 • 3 min read

Industry

Trustees fear for members approaching retirement

Fears include scam risks, lack of engagement and lack of understanding of tax implications

clock 22 June 2021 • 3 min read

Industry

Private member's bill seeks to amend GMP legislation

The private member’s bill aims to amend and clarify existing GMP conversion legislation

clock 21 June 2021 • 2 min read

Industry

Industry support for automatic Pension Wise session booking

Experts from a range of firms gave evidence to MPs supporting an opt-out automatic booking system

clock 18 June 2021 • 1 min read

Industry

PMI launches accreditation regime for lay trustees

Applicants must complete TPR’s trustee toolkit alongside the PMI’s pension trusteeship certificate

clock 17 June 2021 • 2 min read

Investment

Northern Trust to deliver ESG solutions to M&S schemes

The ESG reporting solutions data will be used to support mandatory TCFD reporting

clock 16 June 2021 • 1 min read
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