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Martin Richmond

Martin Richmond

Reporter

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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DB transfer values hit record low during last month, XPS finds

Defined Benefit

DB transfer values hit record low during last month, XPS finds

Consultancy says increasing gilt yields key factor in trend of decreasing transfer values

clock 25 February 2025 • 2 min read
CMI proposes 'significant' changes to mortality projections model

Industry

CMI proposes 'significant' changes to mortality projections model

Organisation has launched a consultation on changes to the next update of the model

clock 25 February 2025 • 4 min read
Brightwell becomes Mineworkers' Pension Scheme administrator

Admin / Technology

Brightwell becomes Mineworkers' Pension Scheme administrator

BTPS provider has completed first pensioner payroll run following transition period

clock 25 February 2025 • 2 min read
Average pension transfer times fell during 2024 while values grew

Defined Contribution

Average pension transfer times fell during 2024 while values grew

Origo data shows overall pension transfer times took 12.3 days to complete last year

clock 24 February 2025 • 2 min read
PIC invests further £50m into Peel Ports Group

Investment

PIC invests further £50m into Peel Ports Group

Takes specialist DB insurer’s total investments in port operating company to £83m

clock 24 February 2025 • 1 min read
Industry advocates for increased member support in run up to retirement

Industry

Industry advocates for increased member support in run up to retirement

PP survey shows 85% favour increased support for members on cusp of retirement

clock 19 February 2025 • 2 min read
Clwyd Pension Fund reappoints Aon as adviser

Industry

Clwyd Pension Fund reappoints Aon as adviser

LGPS fund retains services of Aon to provide consultancy services on a range of topics

clock 18 February 2025 • 1 min read
2025 will be a year of 'decisive' action, TPR says

Industry

2025 will be a year of 'decisive' action, TPR says

CEO Nausicaa Delfas says regulator will further implement its vision of more prudential style of regulation

clock 17 February 2025 • 3 min read
Quantum Advisory named as FRC Stewardship Code signatory

Industry

Quantum Advisory named as FRC Stewardship Code signatory

Financial services consultancy becomes latest signatory to code which represents £52.3trn in AUM

clock 17 February 2025 • 1 min read
ICSWG sets out target to encourage sustainable investment

Investment

ICSWG sets out target to encourage sustainable investment

ICSWG paper outlines three areas to boost sustainable investment and cut regulatory burden

clock 14 February 2025 • 3 min read
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