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Martin Richmond

Martin Richmond

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Martin Richmond is reporter at Professional Pensions. He joined the organisation in March 2022 from Practical Law. He began his career in journalism working as an editorial assistant for Communications International Group in 2015 working across their collection of publications including Pharmacy Magazine. He completed a BA in History at the University of Essex in 2013. After graduating from his undergraduate degree, he completed his Master’s Degree in Journalism at Brunel University in 2014. Outside of work, Martin is a big cinephile. He loves going to the cinema and reviewing films. He also enjoys watching sports, especially football.

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PLSA sets out key policy priorities with work planned on adequacy, consolidation and investment

Industry

PLSA sets out key policy priorities with work planned on adequacy, consolidation and investment

Trade body says 2025 is likely to be a ‘watershed’ year for the industry

clock 08 April 2025 • 3 min read
PPF 7800 aggregate surplus falls by £17bn in March

Defined Benefit

PPF 7800 aggregate surplus falls by £17bn in March

Lifeboat fund’s index shows funding ratio dropped by 1.4% in March to 124.7%

clock 08 April 2025 • 3 min read
Raft of pension policy proposals could 'unlock' billions for UK economy

Industry

Raft of pension policy proposals could 'unlock' billions for UK economy

Hymans paper says reforms to pensions policy could provide Treasury with £28.5bn a year

clock 08 April 2025 • 4 min read
FTSE 100 DB scheme funding levels remain high in March, LCP finds

Defined Benefit

FTSE 100 DB scheme funding levels remain high in March, LCP finds

Consultancy’s Pensions Explorer shows IAS19 funding level stood at 120%

clock 07 April 2025 • 2 min read
Mixed fortunes for DB scheme funding levels in March, Broadstone finds

Defined Benefit

Mixed fortunes for DB scheme funding levels in March, Broadstone finds

Consultancy warns schemes will likely have to navigate market volatility in April

clock 04 April 2025 • 1 min read
Industry welcomes extension of TPR oversight to professional trustee firms

Industry

Industry welcomes extension of TPR oversight to professional trustee firms

Industry welcomes extension of TPR oversight to professional trustee firms

clock 03 April 2025 • 5 min read
TPR formally extends its oversight to professional trustee firms

Law and Regulation

TPR formally extends its oversight to professional trustee firms

Watchdog says move will help identify and mitigate any risks to pension savers

clock 02 April 2025 • 2 min read
Vital for schemes to comprehend risk appetite before moving to buyout

Defined Benefit

Vital for schemes to comprehend risk appetite before moving to buyout

Hymans paper says sponsors could suffer financial losses if not on ‘front foot’ of endgame planning

clock 02 April 2025 • 3 min read
Growth of DC will require reforms to help savers manage risks, IFS says

Defined Contribution

Growth of DC will require reforms to help savers manage risks, IFS says

IFS report says savers facing ‘stark’ challenges managing DC pensions through retirement

clock 01 April 2025 • 7 min read
LGPS and MP pension scheme back social infrastructure fund

Investment

LGPS and MP pension scheme back social infrastructure fund

First close of the NSIIF to provide £100m investment to be deployed into real estate

clock 31 March 2025 • 2 min read
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