Pensions in 10

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  Episode 143 - 15th September 2026 15.09.2026 9min

  It's Pension Awareness Day – and there's no better time to think about maximising your pension, closing the gender pension gap and planning beyond retirement in our Pension Awareness Week Pensions in 10 special. David Brooks, Head of Policy at Broadstone, is joined by colleagues Adam Bexson, Senior Consultant, and Kelly Parsons, Head of DC Proposition, to share practical tips on making the most of your pension at every stage of your career.
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  Episode 142 - 8th September 2026 08.09.2026 6min

  This week, David Brooks, our Head of Policy runs you through:Pension tax relief – the different arrangements and what HMRC is doing in this areaPension Attention – David shares his views on the campaign’s new angle and looks ahead to Pension Awareness WeekGMP conversion – the latest developments from the DWP consultation
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  Episode 141 - 1st September 2026 01.09.2026 14min

  David Brooks and Adam Bexson explore new research from the Association of Member Nominated Trustees (AMNT) on how the member voice can be heard across Defined Contribution (and potentially Collective Defined Contribution) arrangements. The team also discuss research from Skipton Building Society finding that Gen Z workers are three times more likely than the wider population to want to retire before the age of 55, amid growing online interest in the Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement.
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  Episode 140 - 25th August 2026 25.08.2026 10min

  David Brooks examines the Society of Pension Professionals' response to the government's ongoing consultation on how defined benefit schemes could share surplus with employers and members, helping to address the issue of trapped surplus. He also explores:Where the government's proposals could be improvedThe practicalities of extracting and distributing surplusWhy high-quality scheme data will be essential
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  Episode 139 - 18th August 2026 18.08.2026 14min

  David Brooks, Head of Policy at Broadstone, is joined by Kelly Parsons, Broadstone's Head of DC Proposition, to unpack three key developments shaping the pensions landscape. This week, they discuss:The Government's review of how finances are handled when relationships break down, including proposals to make pensions more prominent and potentially extend pension sharing orders to cohabiting couplesNew statistics on pension withdrawals since the introduction of pension freedoms, looking at the benefits of greater flexibility alongside concerns around retirement adequacy, taxation and whether people have the right information to make informed decisionsThe growing momentum behind Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) schemes, including the new regulations opening the door to multi-employer arrangements and what this could mean for the future of workplace pensions
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  Episode 138 - 28th July 2026 28.07.2026 10min

  David Brooks, Head of Policy at Broadstone, discusses:What Andy Burnham's appointment as Prime Minister and the decision to retain Torsten Bell as Pensions Minister could mean for the Government's pensions roadmap, and what the industry can expect over the coming monthsThe latest Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) Automatic Enrolment report, exploring the potential impact of future pensions policy changes on low earnersThe growing debate around the State Pension, including the Work and Pensions Select Committee's discussions on the transition to a State Pension age of 67, proposals to increase it to 68, and new comments from Chancellor John Healey on the taxation of State PensionsThe Government's latest inheritance tax legislation, including further detail on how the new rules affecting pensions are expected to work from next year
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  Episode 137 - 21st July 2026 21.07.2026 12min

  This week, David Brooks covers:The DWP's pensions reform roadmap and what the updated implementation timeline means for both DB and DC schemesThe latest pensions scams update and what trustees, employers and members need to be aware of
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  Episode 136 - 7th July 2026 07.07.2026 13min

  David Brooks is joined by Adam Bexson, this week's episode covers:Opting out of auto-enrolment arrangements – what are the implications?Potential changes to the rights of unmarried couplesUpdates to the definition of ill health
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  Episode 135 - 30th June 2026 30.06.2026 13min

  David Brooks is joined by colleague Adam Bexson to discuss:Proposals to link pension tax relief to investing in the UK, exploring the practical challenges and the wider question of whether pensions should be used as a tool to influence the economyWhy annuity sales are on the rise, including the potential role of inheritance tax changes and the growing appeal of guaranteed retirement incomeThe DWP's plans to improve communication around future State Pension changes, following recommendations from the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman
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  Episode 134 - 23rd June 2026 23.06.2026 9min

  David Brooks is joined by Kelly Parsons, Head of DC Proposition at Broadstone. This week, they discuss:The latest political developments and what a potential change in leadership could mean for pensions policy, including questions around the future of the triple lockWhy DC pension assets are projected to exceed £1 trillion and overtake DB assets by 2031, and the implications for scheme governance, employers and saversThe government's review of Flexible Apportionment Arrangements (FAAs), exploring the balance between encouraging innovation and ensuring appropriate protections for members
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  Episode 133 - 16th June 2026 16.06.2026 11min

  David Brooks is joined by Christopher Rice to discuss:DB surpluses consultationNew proposals to tackle pension scamsGMP conversion and equalisation developments
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  Episode 132 - 9th June 2026 09.06.2026 12min

  David Brooks kicks off this episode with a look at the newly published Retirement Living Standards from Pensions UK. He also covers the PASA - Pensions Administration Standards Association CIC Pensions Administration Careers Survey and provides an update on progress to the Inheritance Tax reforms following recent guidance issued.
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  Episode 131 - 2nd June 2026 02.06.2026 11min

  Adam Bexson joins David Brooks to discuss some of the biggest developments from across the pensions landscape in the last week:The Milburn report, rising numbers of young people not in education, employment or training (NEETs), and what this could mean for future pension outcomesThe Pensions Regulator’s new guidance on the use of AIA Pensions Dashboards milestone, with more than 70 million records now connected
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  Episode 130 - 26th May 2026 26.05.2026 10min

  This week, your host David Brooks cuts through the Pension Commission’s Interim Report to bring you the key takeaways — and what they could mean for the future direction of UK pension policy.
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  Episode 129 - 19th May 2026 19.05.2026 14min

  Our Head of Policy David Brooks runs you through the top five stories you need to know from across the pensions world this week: New DWP data ahead of the Pensions Commission - the highlightsThe latest UK longevity statistics and what they mean for pension schemes and saversThe growing influence of TikTokkers and financial influencersA Pensions Dashboard updateTax, scammers and the latest concerns around IHT
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  Episode 128 - 12th May 2026 12.05.2026 11min

  David Brooks is joined by Adam Bexson to run through:The Lifespan Fund - could it replace the State Pension? Adam and Dave break down the policy proposal and other alternatives…What's been happening at TPR - their annual funding statement and DC scale report - what it means about TPR direction, state of market and what trustees should be looking for
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  Episode 127 - 5th May 2026 05.05.2026 11min

  This week, David Brooks covers:Pension Schemes Bill — what’s nextSalary sacrificeNormal Minimum Pension Age — set to riseOwn Risk Assessment & cyber risk — increasing scrutiny for schemesTorsten Bell and PASA
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  Episode 126 - 28th April 2026 28.04.2026 8min

  Andy Knight-Stephens joins David Brooks, this week they cover:Fund performance across the master trust and GPP sector – and what the numbers mean, particularly for VFMThe Pensions Bill and parliamentary ping pong – has the legislation been watered down? The latest you need to know
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  Episode 125 - 21st April 2026 21.04.2026 10min

  David Brooks is joined by Broadstone’s Christopher Rice. In this episode they discuss:Dashboards Delivery: Digital journey insights ahead of launchRun-on & Buy-out: Latest on scheme risk transfersScam Dangers: TPR’s webinar insights for trustees
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  Episode 124 - 14th April 2026 14.04.2026 10min

  David Brooks is joined once again by Kelly Parsons. In this episode, they cover:Targeted support – the latest developmentsMandation powers in the new Pensions BillUS pension investment changes – and what the UK can learn