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Martin Richmond

Martin Richmond

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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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Articles by Martin Richmond

London Waste scheme completes £22m buy-in with Royal London

Risk Reduction

London Waste scheme completes £22m buy-in with Royal London

Bulk annuity transaction secures the benefits for around 200 members

clock 30 May 2025 • 2 min read
Pensions campaign group warns against government's DB surplus proposals

Defined Benefit

Pensions campaign group warns against government's DB surplus proposals

Pension Security Alliance says DB extraction proposals ‘not in the interests’ of ten million DB members

clock 30 May 2025 • 5 min read
London CIV to partner with British Business Bank on British Growth Partnership

Investment

London CIV to partner with British Business Bank on British Growth Partnership

London LGPS pool joins Aegon UK and NatWest Cushon to work with British Business Bank on launch of partnership

clock 29 May 2025 • 2 min read
Majority of industry expects 'material' surplus from DB schemes, says SPP

Defined Benefit

Majority of industry expects 'material' surplus from DB schemes, says SPP

SPP survey finds 77% say they expect DB schemes to have a surplus of 5% or more

clock 28 May 2025 • 2 min read
Impact of tariffs cited in majority of UK DB profit warnings in Q2 so far

Defined Benefit

Impact of tariffs cited in majority of UK DB profit warnings in Q2 so far

EY-Parthenon research finds 26% of UK listed companies with a DB scheme issued a warning in last 12 months

clock 28 May 2025 • 2 min read
Majority say regulator should have someone with pensions experience in senior ranks

Industry

Majority say regulator should have someone with pensions experience in senior ranks

PP survey finds 93% of respondents say regulator should have pensions experience in high-ranking roles

clock 23 May 2025 • 4 min read
PASA publishes identity management and assurance guidance

Admin / Technology

PASA publishes identity management and assurance guidance

Guidance aims to bolster member protections and prevent identity-related fraud

clock 22 May 2025 • 1 min read
Fidelity connects to the pensions dashboards ecosystem

Admin / Technology

Fidelity connects to the pensions dashboards ecosystem

Firm says it has connected approximately 85% of its clients’ data to pensions dashboards

clock 22 May 2025 • 1 min read
Senior government minister urges chancellor to reintroduce LTA

Industry

Senior government minister urges chancellor to reintroduce LTA

Reports say memo from Angela Rayner to Rachel Reeves called for range of tax changes

clock 21 May 2025 • 1 min read
Nest seeds first investment into infrastructure debt fund with IFM Investors

Investment

Nest seeds first investment into infrastructure debt fund with IFM Investors

Government-backed master trust commits around £446m to infrastructure debt fund

clock 20 May 2025 • 3 min read
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