The top 10 interviews of 2020

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PP takes a look at the most read interviews of 2020

1) Fraser Smart: Seeking a nirvana for BA pension members

Technology is at the heart of BA Pensions' drive to help members and it wants to share that with others. James Phillips spoke to BA Pensions chief executive Fraser Smart.

2) Chris Martin: Where next for Independent Trustee Services?

Chris Martin spoke to James Phillips about Independent Trustee Services' plans following its management buyout and his experience working with stressed and distressed schemes.

3) Morten Nilsson: How the BT Pension Scheme is focussing on quality service

BT Pension Scheme Management's chief executive Morten Nilsson spoke to Jonathan Stapleton about his scheme's focus on member experience.

4) Nick Salter: Focusing on people, not the financials

Ahead of stepping down as senior partner earlier this year, Nick Salter told James Phillips about building Barnett Waddingham up to £100m in turnover, his client-first mantra, and his desire for greater consumer trust.

5) Aon's Michael Clare: Moving towards a new better

Professional Pensions spoke to Aon EMEA head of retirement and investment Michael Clare as part of an exclusive series of interviews with the leaders of some of the UK's leading pension consulting firms.

6) David Fairs: Why we have launched an interim superfund regime now

With the launch of an interim regime earlier this year, the consolidation market is set to take off. But before superfunds begin taking on schemes, the regulator must have 'rigour and understanding' of the market, David Fairs told James Phillips.

7) First Actuarial's Hilary Salt: We have withdrawn into a world dominated by minimum contribution DC schemes

Professional Pensions spoke to First Actuarial founder and actuarial director Hilary Salt as part of an exclusive series of interviews with the leaders of some of the UK's leading pension consulting firms.

8) Joanne Segars: Working for a common vision

Collaboration is key to delivering on LGPS Central's mission to prove the pooling concept, Joanne Segars told James Phillips.

9) Barnett Waddingham's Andrew Vaughan: It is inevitable the way we work will change

Professional Pensions spoke to Barnett Waddingham senior partner Andrew Vaughan as part of an exclusive series of interviews with the leaders of some of the UK's leading pension consulting firms.

10) Lisa McCrory: The ten-year path to CFO

The PPF's Lisa McCrory told Hope William-Smith about her promotion to chief financial officer alongside her role as chief actuary, and her focuses during the coronavirus pandemic.

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