In this episode of Hymans Robertson On… our host Greer Flanagan presents the first in a mini-series on building better financial security by focusing on encouraging pension saving. Greer welcomes Anne Harris, Head of Pensions at ScottishPower, to discuss the various benefits of setting targets when it comes to pension saving. For other podcasts in the series visit hymans.co.uk/insights/podcasts
Apr 08, 2021•23 min
In episode 24 of Hymans Robertson On… our host Victoria Panormo, Senior DC Investment Consultant, presents the next in a mini-series on DC master trust providers. Victoria welcomes Roger Grosvenor, Business Development Manager at Options Pensions, where they discuss meeting the needs of under-supported areas of the pensions market, what options are out there to meet these diverse needs, and how Options are addressing the needs of Muslim pensions investors with the launch of their sharia-complian...
Apr 06, 2021•13 min
In episode 22 of Hymans Robertson On… our host Victoria Panormo, Senior DC Investment Consultant, presents the latest instalment in a series of quarterly episodes on what’s happening in DC. In this episode we look at what your Governance responsibilities should focus on in 2021, the latest on at-retirement guidance and where the industry is consolidating.
Feb 11, 2021•10 min
In episode 21 of Hymans Robertson On… our host, Victoria Panormo, Senior DC Investment Consultant, presents the first of our Master Trust insights quarterly updates. Victoria is joined by her DC colleagues, Darren Baillie and Kinna Patel, to discuss the latest Master Trust insights, measuring outcomes and the focus for Master Trusts in 2021.
Feb 11, 2021•7 min
What challenges and opportunities will this year bring for the LGPS? Catherine McFadyen, David Walker and Ian Colvin look ahead and share their thoughts on the priorities for the LGPS in 2021.
Feb 02, 2021•16 min
In episode 19 of Hymans Robertson On… our host Catherine McFadyen, Head of LGPS Consulting, presents our first in a series of LGPS podcasts. Catherine welcomes Councillor Waters from Norfolk Pension Fund, to discuss the role of Councillors on LGPS pension committee. We talk about the role of the pension committee, training requirements, and if the importance of the pension committee is recognised within the Council and local government community.
Jan 14, 2021•19 min
In episode 18 of Hymans Robertson On… our host Victoria Panormo, Senior DC Investment Consultant, presents the third in a mini-series on DC master trust providers. Victoria welcomes Will Sandbrook, Executive Director at Nest, and Jo Phillips, Director of Research and Innovation at Nest, to discuss how we can encourage people to be more financially resilient. Drawing on their latest research into sidecar savings, we discuss how employers can support their employees in promoting financial wellbein...
Jan 05, 2021•22 min
In episode 17 of Hymans Robertson On… our host Victoria Panormo, Senior DC Investment Consultant, presents our fourth DC Quarterly Review. In this episode we look at the DWP consultation and what it says about improving member outcomes for small schemes, the property funds reopening, and the latest news from the pensions provider market.
Nov 03, 2020•7 min
In episode 16 of Hymans Robertson on... our host James Mullins, Head of Risk Transfer, presents our third Risk Transfer podcast. James speaks with Nell McRae, an investment specialist at Hymans Robertson on the investment considerations you need to consider in advance of a buy-in, minimising risks and maximising benefits in terms of pricing.
Oct 29, 2020•18 min
In episode 15 of Hymans Robertson On… our host Victoria Panormo, Senior DC Investment Consultant, presents the second in a mini-series on DC master trust providers. Victoria welcomes Glenn Dobson, National Business Development Manager at The People's Pension, to discuss their thoughts on the DWP consultation on charges, responsible investment and the importance of the default investment option in a DC scheme. We talk about their latest research into member self-selection and improving engagement...
Sep 18, 2020•15 min
In this episode of Hymans Robertson On… our host Victoria Panormo, Senior DC Investment Consultant, presents the first in a mini-series on DC master trust providers. Victoria welcomes Danny Meehan, Head of Workplace Savings, and Steve Watson, Head of Proposition at Cushon, to discuss how they take the lead on the holistic approach to financial wellbeing, the difference technology is making, and how COVID-19 is helping to shine the spotlight on employee attitudes to savings. You can find links to...
Aug 06, 2020•19 min
In episode 13 of Hymans Robertson On… our host Victoria Panormo, Senior DC Investment Consultant, presents our third DC Quarterly Review. In this episode, Victoria looks further at COVID pensions considerations (01:08), What’s new in Responsible Investment (03:57) and the latest news from the pensions provider market (07:56). You can find links to all the content that is referenced in the show notes at www.hymans.co.uk/podcasts .
Jul 30, 2020•10 min
In this episode of Hymans Robertson On… our host Kieran Mistry (Actuarial Consultant) presents the fourth in a mini-series on DB consolidation. Kieran welcomes Ashu Bhargava, Senior Actuary at Clara-Pensions, to take a deeper dive into this consolidation option and the benefits for scheme trustees and sponsors. For other podcasts in the series visit hymans.co.uk/podcasts
Jul 30, 2020•28 min
In this episode of Hymans Robertson On… our host Kieran Mistry (Actuarial Consultant) presents the third in a mini-series on DB consolidation. Kieran welcomes Antony Barker, Managing Director at The Pension SuperFund, to take a deeper dive into this consolidation option and the benefits for scheme trustees and sponsors. For other podcasts in the series visit hymans.co.uk/podcasts
Jul 23, 2020•35 min
In this episode of Hymans Robertson On… our host Kieran Mistry (Actuarial Consultant) presents the second in a mini-series on DB consolidation. Kieran welcomes Peter Thompson, Chair of Trustees at Citrus DB master trust, to take a deeper dive into this consolidation option and the benefits for scheme trustees and sponsors. For other podcasts in the series visit hymans.co.uk/podcasts
Jul 07, 2020•28 min
In this episode of Hymans Robertson On… our host Kieran Mistry (Actuarial Consultant) presents the first in a mini-series on DB consolidation. Kieran welcomes Alistair Russell-Smith, Head of Corporate DB at Hymans Robertson, to set the scene and provide an overview of the consolidation landscape available to Defined Benefit pension scheme trustees and sponsors. For other podcasts in the series visit hymans.co.uk/podcasts
Jun 11, 2020•27 min
In this episode of Hymans Robertson On… our experts James Mullins and Michael Abramson discuss data preparation and how you can get your scheme in the best position before approaching insurance companies for quotations. Listen to our second episode in our Risk Transfer podcast series below. Part 1 of stepping inside an insurer looked at the process insurers go through when asked to quote for a transaction. Find out more or download our 2020 risk transfer report at www.hymans.co.uk/services/risk-...
May 26, 2020•14 min
In this episode of Hymans Robertson On… our host Simon Jones (Head of Responsible Investment) presents our latest instalment on the theme of Responsible Investment. Simon welcomes Michael Bushnell, Managing Director at Lincoln Pensions, to talk about how climate risk can be considered when evaluating sponsor covenant, interconnectedness and what the COVID-19 pandemic can teach us for the future. For other podcasts in the series visit hymans.co.uk/podcasts
May 20, 2020•23 min
In episode 6 of Hymans Robertson On… our host Victoria Panormo, Senior DC Investment Consultant, presents our second DC Quarterly Review. In this episode Victoria gives a brief overview of the latest important developments in DC. The episode covers COVID-19 pensions considerations (01:07), what’s new in Responsible Investment (04:28) and the 2020 Spring Budget (remember that?!) (08:17). You can find links to all the content that is referenced in the show notes at www.hymans.co.uk/podcasts ....
May 06, 2020•10 min
In this episode of Hymans Robertson On… our host Simon Jones (Head of Responsible Investment) presents our latest instalment on the theme of Responsible Investment. Simon welcomes Faith Ward, Chief Responsible Investment Officer at the Brunel Pensions Partnership to discuss the challenges the investment industry faces in responding to climate change and the leadership necessary to drive change across the financial services industry. Find out more at www.hymans.co.uk/services/responsible-investme...
Apr 20, 2020•26 min
In this episode of Hymans Robertson On… our host Simon Jones (Head of Responsible Investment) presents our latest instalment on the theme of Responsible Investment. Simon welcomes Henrik Wold Nilsen of Storebrand Asset Management to discuss climate risk and how it’s being considered within the investment management industry. Henrik provides insight into climate aware investment and the rapid pace of change. Find out more at www.hymans.co.uk/services/responsible-investment...
Mar 09, 2020•32 min
In this episode of Hymans Robertson On… our host Victoria Panormo, Senior DC Investment Consultant, presents our first DC Quarterly Review. In this episode Victoria gives a brief overview of the latest important developments in DC. In this show she covers the PLSA retirement living standards (1.07), the FCA and Government responses to the Work and Pensions Committee’s recommendations on pension costs and transparencies (3.42), as well as the latest on the DC master trust market (6.05). You can f...
Mar 02, 2020•9 min
In episode 2 of Hymans Robertson On, our Risk Transfer experts, James Mullins and Michael Abramson, chat about the risk transfer market and specifically explore the process insurers go through when asked to quote for a transaction. Find out more or download our 2020 risk transfer report at www.hymans.co.uk/services/risk-transfer/
Jan 10, 2020•29 min
In our first episode of Hymans Robertson On, Mike Ambery, Head of DC Provider Solutions and Paul Waters, a partner in our DC consulting team chat about the recent launch of the PLSA’s retirement living standards. Visit our website at www.hymans.co.uk/podcasts
Dec 04, 2019•37 min
