Interview
The top 10 interviews of 2020
PP takes a look at the most read interviews of 2020
A beacon of hope: How the PMI will evolve in a post-Covid world
PMI president Lesley Alexander and the institute's immediate past-president Lesley Carline talk about the challenges of Covid-19 and the opportunities and challenges the industry faces in the future.
Ruston Smith: Working together to solve the industry's challenges
Ruston Smith talks about how collaboration can help the industry solve the challenges it faces
Mark Calnan: Looking to the horizon
Jonathan Stapleton speaks to Willis Towers Watson EMEA head of investments Mark Calnan about how diversification, ESG and risk management remain key for schemes in aftermath of Covid-19
Travers Smith's Daniel Gerring: Why we need to recognise the rising stars in pensions
As part of PP’s Rising Star Awards, we spoke to Travers Smith partner and head of pensions sector group Daniel Gerring about the importance of recognising and developing talent in the industry
Premier Pensions' Alastair Aird: Our focus is on people, technology and data
Professional Pensions spoke to Premier Pensions chief executive Alastair Aird as part of an exclusive series of interviews with the leaders of some of the UK’s leading pension consulting firms. This is what he had to say…
Redington's Mitesh Sheth: Supporting our people and clients through difficult times
Professional Pensions spoke to Redington chief executive Mitesh Sheth as part of an exclusive series of interviews with the leaders of some of the UK’s leading pension consulting firms. This is what he had to say…
PwC's Jeremy May: Taking pensions out of the political agenda
Professional Pensions spoke to PwC partner and UK pensions leader Jeremy May as part of an exclusive series of interviews with the leaders of some of the UK’s leading pension consulting firms. This is what he had to say…
First Actuarial's Hilary Salt: We have withdrawn into a world dominated by minimum contribution DC schemes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. This is what she had to say…
XPS Pensions Group's Paul Cuff: Balancing scale with focus and agility
Professional Pensions spoke to XPS Pensions Group co-chief executive Paul Cuff as part of an exclusive series of interviews with the leaders of some of the UK’s leading pension consulting firms. This is what he had to say…
WTW's Rash Bhabra: There are 'no magic bullets' to make the savings problem disappear
Professional Pensions spoke to Willis Towers Watson Great Britain head of retirement Rash Bhabra as part of its exclusive series of interviews with the leaders of the UK’s leading pension consulting firms. This is what he had to say…
Mercer's Benoit Hudon: 'Plan, don't panic'
Professional Pensions spoke to Mercer UK wealth leader Benoit Hudon as part of its exclusive series of interviews with the leaders of the UK’s leading pension consulting firms. This is what he had to say…
LCP's Aaron Punwani: It is time for HMT to take a holistic look at pension tax relief
Professional Pensions spoke to Lane Clark & Peacock chief executive Aaron Punwani as part of an exclusive series of interviews with the leaders of some of the UK’s leading pension consulting firms. This is what he had to say…
Isio's Andrew Coles: Investing in tech development
Professional Pensions spoke to Isio chief executive Andrew Coles as part of an exclusive series of interviews with the leaders of some of the UK’s leading pension consulting firms. This is what he had to say…
Hymans Robertson's John Dickson: Sticking to our principles
Professional Pensions spoke to Hymans Robertson senior partner John Dickson as part of an exclusive series of interviews with the leaders of some of the UK’s leading pension consulting firms. This is what he had to say…
Capita's Stuart Heatley: 'Clever complexity' will no longer be tolerated
Professional Pensions spoke to Capita Pensions Consulting managing director Stuart Heatley as part of an exclusive series of interviews with the leaders of some of the UK’s leading pension consulting firms. This is what he had to say…
Buck's David Piltz: Fostering a spirit of flexibility, fairness, and simplicity
Professional Pensions spoke to Buck's UK managing director David Piltz as part of an exclusive series of interviews with the leaders of some of the UK’s leading pension consulting firms. This is what he had to say…
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. This is what he had to say…
Aon's Michael Clare: Moving towards a new better
Professional Pensions spoke to Aon EMEA head of retirement & investment Michael Clare as part of an exclusive series of interviews with the leaders of some of the UK’s leading pension consulting firms. This is what he had to say…
David Fairs: Why we have launched an interim superfund regime now
With the launch of an interim regime, 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 tells James Phillips.
Joanne Segars: Working for a common vision
Collaboration is key to delivering on LGPS Central’s mission to prove the pooling concept, Joanne Segars tells James Phillips.
Lisa McCrory: The ten-year path to CFO
The PPF’s Lisa McCrory tells Professional Pensions about her promotion to chief financial officer alongside her role as chief actuary, and her focuses during the coronavirus pandemic.
Nick Salter: Focusing on people, not the financials
Ahead of stepping down as senior partner next week, Nick Salter tells James Phillips about building Barnett Waddingham up to £100m in turnover, his client-first mantra, and his desire for greater consumer trust.
Chris Martin: Where next for Independent Trustee Services?
Chris Martin speaks to James Phillips about Independent Trustee Services’ plans since its management buyout and his experience working with stressed and distressed schemes.