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Martin Richmond

Martin Richmond

Senior Correspondent

Martin Richmond is senior correspondent at Professional Pensions. He joined the organisation in March 2022 as reporter 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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TPR urges smaller DC schemes to 'act now' amid increasing consolidation

Defined Contribution

TPR urges smaller DC schemes to 'act now' amid increasing consolidation

Regulator says achieving best outcomes for members will need to remain ‘paramount’

clock 31 March 2026 • 2 min read
Most SMEs concerned about lack of employee engagement in pensions

Defined Contribution

Most SMEs concerned about lack of employee engagement in pensions

People’s Pension research finds majority of employers believe they should help employees plan for retirement

clock 31 March 2026 • 2 min read
Increased insurer competition for smaller BPA transactions in 2025, Aon finds

Risk Reduction

Increased insurer competition for smaller BPA transactions in 2025, Aon finds

Consultancy’s risk settlement update shows majority of transactions completed were under £100m

clock 30 March 2026 • 2 min read
Record level of buy-in transactions in PRT market in 2025, LCP finds

Risk Reduction

Record level of buy-in transactions in PRT market in 2025, LCP finds

Consultancy’s analysis shows more than 200 buy-ins were completed in H2 2025

clock 27 March 2026 • 3 min read
PIC completes £200m acquisition of build-to-rent development in Reading

Defined Benefit

PIC completes £200m acquisition of build-to-rent development in Reading

Insurer expands build-to-rent portfolio with acquisition of Ebb & Flow development

clock 26 March 2026 • 1 min read
Geopolitical conflicts most 'underrated' risk to investors, XPS finds

Investment

Geopolitical conflicts most 'underrated' risk to investors, XPS finds

XPS poll shows nearly 40% of investment managers say geopolitical conflicts are the most underrated risk

clock 26 March 2026 • 1 min read
Retirement CDC will have 'materially positive' impact on future savers

Collective Defined Contribution

Retirement CDC will have 'materially positive' impact on future savers

Retirement CDC will have ‘materially positive’ impact on future savers

clock 25 March 2026 • 1 min read
Majority of schemes consider wider strategic priorities when planning for endgame

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Majority of schemes consider wider strategic priorities when planning for endgame

Majority of schemes consider wider strategic priorities when planning for endgame

clock 25 March 2026 • 2 min read
Majority of UK adults oblivious to pensions IHT change, research finds

Industry

Majority of UK adults oblivious to pensions IHT change, research finds

Standard Life research finds 89% have little or no awareness about upcoming IHT pension changes

clock 24 March 2026 • 3 min read
DB schemes 'likely well-placed' to handle rise in gilt yields

Defined Benefit

DB schemes 'likely well-placed' to handle rise in gilt yields

LCP says changes in gilt yields are not the big events they once were

clock 23 March 2026 • 2 min read
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