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Hope William-Smith

Hope William-Smith

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Hope William-Smith is editor at Professional Adviser. She first joined Incisive Media as news editor of Professional Pensions in 2019 before becoming deputy editor in 2022. Hope was highly commended for Willis Towers Watson's DB Journalist of the Year in 2021, and shortlisted for Headline Money’s Rising Star of the Year and Financial Health and Life Insurance Journalist of the Year awards in 2019. She graduated from the University of New South Wales in 2015 with a Master of Law, Media and Journalism. Prior to that, she completed a BA in Politics and International Relations at the University of Sydney. Outside of work, she enjoys playing sports, learning languages, and travelling.

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Articles by Hope William-Smith

Trustees must be reviewed regularly for suitability

Industry

Trustees must be reviewed regularly for suitability

A Professional Pensions poll found many in the industry want closer check ups

clock 18 February 2022 • 2 min read
UK regains second place in global pension rankings

Industry

UK regains second place in global pension rankings

Comes after the UK fell behind Japan last year after a difficult 2020

clock 16 February 2022 • 3 min read
Strike action returns for unis embroiled in USS saga

Defined Benefit

Strike action returns for unis embroiled in USS saga

Employers association for universities says union push for strike action is ‘disappointing’

clock 15 February 2022 • 2 min read
Exclusive: Kempen expands fiduciary management team

Appointments

Exclusive: Kempen expands fiduciary management team

The Dutch asset manager is expecting a strong future for fiduciary services in the UK

clock 15 February 2022 • 2 min read
USS outlines interim targets to 2050 net-zero goal

Defined Benefit

USS outlines interim targets to 2050 net-zero goal

Comes ten months after the scheme announced its initial net-zero target

clock 14 February 2022 • 2 min read
USS trustee greenlights union proposals for reform

Defined Benefit

USS trustee greenlights union proposals for reform

Comes after UCU submitted alternative proposals to employers last month

clock 11 February 2022 • 2 min read
Five stories you may have missed this week

Industry

Five stories you may have missed this week

Promotions at Cardano Advisory and administration service success for Buck

clock 11 February 2022 • 1 min read
Employer USS proposals will 'ultimately destroy scheme'

Defined Benefit

Employer USS proposals will 'ultimately destroy scheme'

Strike action at several universities is scheduled for 14 February

clock 10 February 2022 • 3 min read
TPO begins refreshed search for new ombudsman

Appointments

TPO begins refreshed search for new ombudsman

Current pensions ombudsman Anthony Arter has already extended his term by 12 months

clock 10 February 2022 • 1 min read
LGIM to launch its own pensions dashboard

Admin / Technology

LGIM to launch its own pensions dashboard

The investment manager confirms it is well underway with development

clock 09 February 2022 • 1 min read
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