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📢We are looking forward to hearing from Aptia UK Pensions Communication Lead Steph Gold and Pension Administration Sales Lead Colin Hamilton next week at our flagship event Professional Pensions Live! Their session 'Member Journeys: nothing changes/everything changes' will address the following points: - How do members engage with us, and how has that changed over time? - When you give members choice - what do they do? -Case study on bereavement - how can we help people when they are at a vulnerable point in their lives, to deal with the administration of a loved one's pension? What support can we give to the people who are grieving? - Proactive data subscription services and the value they can add to support administration workflow, and supporting members - Power of data collection, administrator notified of changes on one scheme and can encourage use of data on others. - Addresses, mortality screening, emails, phone numbers…..all assessed against external records every day - Better data, no more tracing / mortality screening - Nothing changes/everything changes: need for empathy, role of technology. 📍Tuesday 19th of May at Convene 155 Bishopsgate, London 👉Last chance to register: incm.pub/4tFXwI2 Many thanks to our Sponsors: Aptia, Barnett Waddingham, BlackRock, Charles Stanley, Equisoft, Fasanara, Festina Finance, Gallagher, Hymans Robertson, LCP, LexisNexis, Lumera, Money & Pensions Service, Pendragon, Schroders, Scottish Widows, Target Professional Services, Vidett, WTW #pplive

We are looking forward to hearing from Hymans Robertson Partner and Head of Actuarial Alec Day, Partner and Head of DB Scheme Actuary Services Laura Mclaren and Partner and Head of Investment Risk Transfer Russel Chapman for our CPD-accredited Professional Trustee Focus! Their session 'Surplus in Focus: What Comes Next for Strengthened Funding Positions' looks at how trustees are approaching surplus discussions in practice and the decision-making around how it can be used productively to support scheme objectives. Looking at examples of approaches that have been implemented and successfully aligned with fiduciary duties, delivering value for both members and sponsors. 📍Taking place on Thursday 4th June at One Moorgate Place, London 👉Book now: incm.pub/4uNcs88 Thank you to our sponsors: Aptia Group, Hymans Robertson, Legal & General, Russell Investments, TPT retirement solutions #professionaltrusteefocus

📢We are looking forward to hearing from Lumera Commercial Director, Data & Dashboards Maurice Titley next week at our flagship event Professional Pensions Live! Maurice's session 'AI Can Power Pensions Reform - If Governance Models Keep Pace' will explore how AI can be a significant part of the delivery models for two related reforms - the Pension Schemes Bill’s guided retirement pathways and the FCA’s new Targeted Support framework. 📍Tuesday 19th of May at Convene 155 Bishopsgate, London 👉Register now: incm.pub/4nno530 Many thanks to our Sponsors: Aptia, Barnett Waddingham, BlackRock, Charles Stanley, Equisoft, Fasanara, Festina Finance, Gallagher, Hymans Robertson, LCP, LexisNexis, Lumera, Money & Pensions Service, Pendragon, Schroders, Scottish Widows, Target Professional Services, Vidett, WTW #pplive

📢We are delighted to announce our keynote speaker for Professional Pensions Live! Capital Economics Chief Global Economist Jennifer McKeown will be opening our event which is taking place in less than two weeks time. Jennifer's session will bring an economist’s perspective on the key macro and geopolitical forces influencing markets, from interest rates and inflation to fiscal policy and global regime change. It will explore the risks and opportunities these trends present, and what they mean for pension scheme strategy in 2026 and beyond. 📍Tuesday 19th of May at Convene 155 Bishopsgate, London 👉Register now: incm.pub/4cQQ6MW Many thanks to our Sponsors: Aptia, Barnett Waddingham, BlackRock, Charles Stanley, Equisoft, Fasanara, Festina Finance, Gallagher, Hymans Robertson, LCP, LexisNexis, Lumera, Money & Pensions Service, Pendragon, Schroders, Scottish Widows, Target Professional Services, Vidett, WTW #pplive

📢Two weeks today we will be at Convene 155 Bishopsgate, London for London's Largest Pensions Conference Professional Pensions Live! We are looking forward to hearing from Hymans Robertson Partner and Head of DC Trustee Anthony Ellis at our upcoming flagship event, Professional Pensions Live. Anthony's session 'Mobilising Pension Capital for UK Growth' will address: - Why consolidation and scale are central to the productive finance debate — and what changes once schemes reach critical mass - The policy objectives behind the Mansion House Accords, set within the wider context of DC consolidation and long‑term capital - How competition between large schemes shapes investment strategy, governance and willingness to invest in less liquid assets - The perceived tension between political ambition and fiduciary duty - and how that tension shifts at scale - The case for investing in the UK grounded in member outcomes, risk‑adjusted returns and long‑term value - Structural and practical barriers that still limit productive finance, even for large DC schemes - What the future direction of DC investment could look like as schemes move beyond consolidation into maturity 📍Tuesday 19th of May at Convene 155 Bishopsgate, London 👉Register now: incm.pub/3RlyU9N Many thanks to our Sponsors: Aptia, Barnett Waddingham, BlackRock, Charles Stanley, Equisoft, Fasanara, Festina Finance, Gallagher, Hymans Robertson, LCP, LexisNexis, Lumera, Money & Pensions Service, Pendragon, Schroders, Scottish Widows, Target Professional Services, Vidett, WTW #pplive

📢Only three weeks left to enter Professional Pensions Women in Pensions Awards! ✨Congratulations to all nominees, view the list here: incm.pub/3QDrDlz 🏆Entries are now open for our awards, the deadline for entries is Friday 22 May. ⭐The Women in Pensions Awards are all about appreciating the most remarkable achievements of women in the sector as they push to make our industry better and brighter every year! 💃This year, the awards are set to take place on Wednesday 11 November at the Brewery in London. 👉Enter here: incm.pub/4tJKaeL Many thanks to our sponsors: Aviva Business People's Partnership Sackers Schroders Van Lanschot Kempen #womeninpensions

We are looking forward to hearing from WTW Senior Endgame Strategist and Head of Corporate Pensions Consulting Bina Mistry and Senior Endgame Strategist and Head of Trustee Consulting Adam Boyes at our upcoming flagship event, Professional Pensions Live. Their session 'DB Surplus Sharing - Putting Theory into Practice' will help you with understanding: - Strategic considerations for a run-on and use of surplus strategy - Important aspects of a surplus sharing agreement - Current views and beliefs of trustees and sponsors - Practical tips 📍Tuesday 19th of May at Convene 155 Bishopsgate, London 👉Register now: incm.pub/4tDjuMx Many thanks to our Sponsors: Aptia, Barnett Waddingham, BlackRock, Charles Stanley, Equisoft, Fasanara, Festina Finance, Gallagher, Hymans Robertson, LCP, LexisNexis, Lumera, Money & Pensions Service, Pendragon, Schroders, Scottish Widows, Target Professional Services, Vidett, WTW #pplive

We are looking forward to hearing from L&G Head of Solutions Distribution Lara Edmonstone-West and Head of Insurance & Endgame Solutions Mathew Webb for our CPD-accredited Professional Trustee Focus! Their session 'How Context Shapes Strategy: Endgame Decisions in Today’s Market'. DB endgame decisions are increasingly shaped by market conditions rather than funding levels alone. Volatile bond markets, insurer capacity constraints and high asset valuations have introduced new timing and risks for trustees considering buy-in, buy-out or run-on strategies. 📍Taking place on Thursday 4th June at One Moorgate Place, London 👉Book now: incm.pub/48tw88n Thank you to our sponsors: Aptia Group, Hymans Robertson, Legal & General, Russell Investments #professionaltrusteefocus

We are looking forward to hearing from LCP Partner, Head of DB Pensions Consolidation Laura Amin and Partner Yadu Dashora at our upcoming flagship event, Professional Pensions Live. Their session 'Superfunds: Powering the Middle Market' will explore how new market entrants are differentiating their models, including how they structure capital, manage risk and deliver member benefits, and what this means for security and outcomes. The discussion will also consider how superfunds can be made accessible to smaller schemes, and take a wider look at the market’s development, asking how many superfunds are needed for a competitive and sustainable consolidation landscape. 📍Tuesday 19th of May at Convene 155 Bishopsgate, London 👉Register now: incm.pub/4tYabXT Many thanks to our Sponsors: Aptia, Barnett Waddingham, BlackRock, Charles Stanley, Equisoft, Fasanara, Festina Finance, Gallagher, Hymans Robertson, LCP, LexisNexis, Lumera, Money & Pensions Service, Pendragon, Schroders, Scottish Widows, Target Professional Services, Vidett, WTW #pplive

📢Three weeks today our flagship event Professional Pensions Live is taking place! We are looking forward to hearing from Vidett Client Director Ben Salmons, Trustee Director Rebecca Wood and Client Director James Duggan. Their session 'To Run or Not to Run: Building a Fit-for-Purpose Run-on' will address: - The scheme characteristics that make for a well-suited run-on - Assessing funding strength and covenant durability - The governance structures needed for sustainable run-on - The important considerations of surplus release – understanding and aligning member and sponsor interests - Creating resilience and value in the run-on and how to evidence value creation over time 📍Tuesday 19th of May at Convene 155 Bishopsgate, London 👉Register now: incm.pub/4mVPlFx Many thanks to our Sponsors: Aptia, Barnett Waddingham, BlackRock, Charles Stanley, Equisoft, Fasanara, Festina Finance, Gallagher, Hymans Robertson, LCP, LexisNexis, Lumera, Money & Pensions Service, Pendragon, Schroders, Scottish Widows, Target Professional Services, Vidett, WTW #pplive

📢Professional Pensions are pleased to announce the 2026 Women in Pensions Awards nomination list! View the list here: incm.pub/4u4slGS 🏆Entries are now open for our awards, the deadline for entries is Friday 22 May. ⭐The Women in Pensions Awards are all about appreciating the most remarkable achievements of women in the sector as they push to make our industry better and brighter every year! 💃This year, the awards are set to take place on Wednesday 11 November at the Brewery in London. 👉Enter here: incm.pub/4vMEEt5 Many thanks to our sponsors: Aviva, People's Partnership, Sackers, Schroders, Van Lanschot Kempen #womeninpensions

We are looking forward to hearing from Capital Cranfield Managing Director Harus Rai, XPS Group Partner and Head of DC Sophia Singleton and The Pensions Ombudsman and Pension Protection Fund Ombudsman Dominic Harris at our flagship event, Professional Pensions Live. Their session 'Pension Prophets: Looking into the Beyond'. This panel may not have a crystal ball, but it does bring together our pension prophets — an expert group of industry leaders discussing the emerging pressures, opportunities and longer-term shifts facing schemes, trustees and the wider industry. They will explore the themes most likely to shape the industry’s future, and the changes anticipated in how pensions are designed, governed and delivered. 📍Tuesday 19th of May at Convene 155 Bishopsgate, London 👉Register now: incm.pub/4czuxPy Many thanks to our Sponsors: Aptia, Barnett Waddingham, BlackRock, Charles Stanley, Equisoft, Fasanara, Festina Finance, Gallagher, Hymans Robertson, LCP, LexisNexis, Lumera, Money & Pensions Service, Pendragon, Schroders, Scottish Widows, Target Professional Services, Vidett, WTW #pplive

📢There is only four weeks to go until Professional Pensions Live! We are looking forward to hearing from Scottish Widows Business Development Director Susan Hope at our flagship event, Professional Pensions Live. The session 'Closing the Gaps: A Shared Mission' will address the following points: - How pension gaps develop over time - Ethnicity and disability gaps - Progress already made across schemes and employers - Targeted engagement for different member groups - Interventions that are already showing progress - Role of trustees in driving change - What collective industry progress could look like 📍Tuesday 19th of May at Convene 155 Bishopsgate, London 👉Register now: incm.pub/42lKfJe Many thanks to our Sponsors: Aptia, Barnett Waddingham, BlackRock, Charles Stanley, Equisoft, Fasanara, Festina Finance, Gallagher, Hymans Robertson, LCP, LexisNexis, Lumera, Money & Pensions Service, Pendragon, Schroders, Scottish Widows, Target Professional Services, Vidett, WTW #pplive

📢Nominations close today for our Women in Pensions Awards! ⭐The Women in Pensions Awards are all about appreciating the most remarkable achievements of women in the sector as they push to make our industry better and brighter every year! 🏆Nominations are open, requiring some basic details about the person, company or scheme you are nominating. You can also nominate yourself! The deadline for nominations is Friday 17 April. 👉Nominate here: incm.pub/486bhrt Many thanks to our sponsors: Aviva, People's Partnership, Sackers, Schroders, Van Lanschot Kempen #womeninpensions

We are looking forward to hearing from Target Professional Services Director of Client Solutions Jenny Simms and Pension Protection Fund (PPF) Director of Member Services Trevor Davis at our flagship event, Professional Pensions Live. Their session 'Join the 99% Club: Target with the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) on Proactive Data Maintenance'. Target and the Pension Protection Fund's partnership, which has spanned over a decade, demonstrates how moving from reactive periodic cleansing to continuous data maintenance can transform outcomes and cost-savings. From preventing significant data decay to strengthening member trust and readiness for future endgame opportunities, this session explores what the "99% process" really looks like, and why reliable, maintained data is becoming the foundation of proactive pension administration. 📍Tuesday 19th of May at Convene 155 Bishopsgate, London 👉Register now: incm.pub/482upql Many thanks to our Sponsors: Barnett Waddingham, BlackRock, Charles Stanley, Equisoft, Fasanara, Gallagher, Hymans Robertson, LCP, LexisNexis, Lumera, Pendragon, Schroders, Scottish Widows, Target Professional Services, Vidett, WTW #pplive

📢Nominations close for our Women in Pensions Awards THIS FRIDAY! ⭐The Women in Pensions Awards are all about appreciating the most remarkable achievements of women in the sector as they push to make our industry better and brighter every year! 💃This year, the awards are set to take place on Wednesday 11 November at the Brewery in London. 🏆Nominations are now open, requiring some basic details about the person, company or scheme you are nominating. You can also nominate yourself! The deadline for nominations is Friday 17 April. 👉Nominate here: incm.pub/4tLDuvY Many thanks to our sponsors: Aviva People's Partnership Sackers Schroders Van Lanschot Kempen #womeninpensions

📢Professional Pensions are delighted to announce the closing keynote speaker for our CPD-accredited Professional Trustee Focus! Qualified Executive Coach and Mentor Gillian Camm will be closing our event with her session 'All Aboard! Inside a Well-Functioning Board'. This session will address: - Managing diverse views and conflicts of interest - The journey and methods of creating consensus - Coaching techniques to encourage involvement in decision-making - Aligning short-term decisions with long-term scheme and sponsor objectives 📍Taking place on Thursday 4th June at One Moorgate Place, London 👉Book now: incm.pub/4dHpUFl Thank you to our sponsors: Hymans Robertson, Legal & General #professionaltrusteefocus

We are looking forward to hearing from BlackRock Director, OCIO Sophie Dapin and BlackRock Managing Director and Head of BlackRock’s Institutional Client Specialists for Europe & Africa Massi Delle Donne at our flagship event, Professional Pensions Live. Their session 'Collective Defined Contribution Across Europe' will explore the following points: - Regulatory developments shaping CDC adoption across the UK and Europe - Comparative design features spanning collective, hybrid, and pure DC models - Implications for investment strategy, retirement outcomes, and broader capital market engagement - Industry sentiment and practical barriers, including commercial viability and member expectations 📍Tuesday 19th of May at Convene 155 Bishopsgate, London 👉Register now: incm.pub/4swre1u Many thanks to our Sponsors: Barnett Waddingham, BlackRock, Charles Stanley, Equisoft, Fasanara, Gallagher, Hymans Robertson, LCP, LexisNexis, Lumera, Pendragon, Schroders, Scottish Widows, Target Professional Services, Vidett, WTW #pplive

We are looking forward to hearing from Fasanara Capital CEO and CIO Francesco Filia, Mercer Partner Adam Lane and Mercer Senior Investment Consultant Ryan Ellis at our flagship event, Professional Pensions Live. Their session 'Integrating Trade Finance into the DB journey plan' Key discussion and learning points: - Understand how working capital and trade receivables financing supports real-economy activity and aligns with the UK’s agenda for investing in productive assets. - Explore the rationale for selecting trade finance and why the scheme prioritised short-dated, self-liquidating trade receivables over traditional corporate credit to meet its funding objectives as it de-risks. - Discover how the trustee board gained comfort with manager underwriting, fraud prevention, and collateral verification and controls. 📍Tuesday 19th of May at Convene 155 Bishopsgate, London 👉Register now: incm.pub/4t2m8LF Many thanks to our Sponsors: Barnett Waddingham, BlackRock, Charles Stanley, Equisoft, Fasanara, LCP, LexisNexis, Lumera, Pendragon, Schroders, Scottish Widows, Target Professional Services, Vidett, WTW #pplive

📢Only ONE week left to nominate the inspiring women in the pensions industry! ⭐The Women in Pensions Awards are all about appreciating the most remarkable achievements of women in the sector as they push to make our industry better and brighter every year! 💃This year, the awards are set to take place on Wednesday 11 November at the Brewery in London. 🏆Nominations are now open, requiring some basic details about the person, company or scheme you are nominating. You can also nominate yourself! The deadline for nominations is Friday 17 April. 👉Nominate here: incm.pub/3Q0aYs3 Many thanks to our sponsors: Aviva People's Partnership Sackers Schroders Van Lanschot Kempen #womeninpensions