Interview
Ian Scott: A cautious and flexible investment approach
PPF head of investment strategy Ian Scott tells James Phillips about the fund’s in-sourcing programme, recruitment, and investment risk management.
Emma Douglas: Why diversity initiatives fail
Emma Douglas is head of defined contribution at Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM). After 20 years at the top of the pension and investing sector, she tells Laura Miller how diversity initiatives fail, the blunt answer to the female boss problem,...
The fiduciary evaluators: KPMG's Greg Wright
In the fourth of a series of interviews with fiduciary evaluators, Margie Lindsay speaks to KPMG’s Greg Wright about why he sees the evaluator role as critical in selection and monitoring processes
Jenny Condron: Making it in a man's world
Jenny Condron is chief actuarial officer at Mercer and became the first female chair of the Association of Consulting Actuaries in 2018. Here she tells Laura Miller what it takes to make it in a man’s world, the one thing that scares her most, and why...
Julian Mund: How the PLSA is boosting member input
The PLSA is on a continuous drive to ensure all of its members are better engaged and represented in its policymaking. James Phillips speaks to Julian Mund about the progress so far.
IC Select's Peter Dorward - fiduciary management a 'marriage not a date'
In the third of a series of interviews with fiduciary evaluators, Margie Lindsay speaks to IC Select’s Peter Dorward about his firm’s approach to fiduciary assessment.
The fiduciary evaluators: Hymans Robertson's Mark Baker
In the second of a series of interviews with fiduciary evaluators, Margie Lindsay speaks to Hymans Robertson's Mark Baker about his firm’s approach to fiduciary assessment.
Marian Elliott: Diversity drives innovation
Redington managing director Marian Elliott picked up the Adviser of the Year award at PP’s Women in Pensions Awards. She talks to Holly Roach about her success.
Judith Maguire: Believe in yourself - if you're good enough, you will succeed
Capital Cranfield client director Judith Maguire scooped the Trustee of the Year accolade at this year’s Women in Pensions Awards. She talks to Holly Roach about her success.
Malcolm Weir: How the PPF deals with corporate restructures
The PPF is increasingly being called to vote on behalf of pension schemes in the event of a CVA process. James Phillips speaks to Malcolm Weir about the lifeboat fund’s capabilities.
Anna Copestake: Don't be afraid to say yes
Arc Pensions Law partner Anna Copestake scooped the Pensions Lawyer of the Year award at PP’s Women in Pensions Awards. She talks to Holly Roach about her successes to date.
The fiduciary evaluators: Barnett Waddingham's Peter Daniels
In the first of a series of interviews with fiduciary evaluators, Margie Lindsay speaks to Barnett Waddingham’s Peter Daniels about how his team assesses fiduciary managers and the challenges for the industry going forward.
Ava Lau: Carve your own career path, and be ready to adapt to change
London Stock Exchange Group’s Ava Lau won the Pensions Manager of the Year award at PP’s inaugural Rising Star Awards. She tells Kim Kaveh about her successes to date.
Video: Tapper on the Thames with Kim Kaveh
Henry Tapper is often described as Britain’s most controversial pensions blogger. Kim Kaveh meets him on his boat, Lady Lucy, to talk about pensions past, present and future.
Emma Douglas: Work hard but have fun
Holly Roach talks to LGIM’s Emma Douglas, who scooped the Pensions Woman of the Year award and the Lifetime Achievement accolade at PP’s Women in Pensions Awards
PPF: Give employees opportunities to develop themselves
The Pension Protection Fund won training scheme of the year at PP's inaugural Rising Star Awards. Its chief people officer Katherine Easter tells Kim Kaveh about the lifeboat fund's achievements
PPF weathers the storm but challenges lie ahead
The lifeboat fund is in a good position despite reserves taking a £0.6bn hit. But the ramifications of the EU judgment on member compensation is an area of concern for CEO Oliver Morley, writes Stephanie Baxter
Ed Balls: Consensus politics is a UK strength, but fragile now
James Phillips spoke to the former shadow chancellor at PBUK about how politicians must embrace the benefits of long-term policy creation through independent and cross-party thinking.
Anthony Arter: Quicker dispute resolutions are in everyone's interests
The Pensions Ombudsman is in the middle of an ongoing programme of change, speeding up dispute processes and seeking informal resolutions. James Phillips asks what to expect next.
David Rix: Always plan for the unexpected, and be proactive
The Pension Protection Fund's member payments officer won administrator of the year at PP's inaugural Rising Star Awards. He tells Kim Kaveh about his successes.
Karina Klimaszewski: Relationships matter, and don't be afraid to ask
The Aon senior consultant was named mentor of the year at the inaugural Rising Star Awards. She speaks to Kim Kaveh about her successes to date.
Chloe Priestley: Believe in your own knowledge and capabilities
The PwC senior associate was named Trainee of the Year at the inaugural Professional Pensions Rising Star Awards. She speaks to Kim Kaveh about her journey.
Oliver Walker: Keep your enthusiasm, and don't listen to pessimists
Aon's head of UK corporate consulting Oliver Walker won the Adviser of the Year category at the Rising Star Awards 2019. He tells Kim Kaveh about his successes to date.
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