Want to stay up to date with the latest in pensions law? Pensions on Air is your go-to podcast for all things pensions-related, bringing you the key developments in pensions law and regulation - all in one place.
Pensions on Air: The value for money regime takes shape
In our Pensions on Air podcast, we delve into all things pensions-related, bringing you the key developments in pensions law and regulation through monthly 15-minute episodes that accompany our Pensions Essentials bulletin.
In this episode, Dan Schaffer is joined by Karen Mumgaard to discuss the Government's updated pensions reform roadmap and what it means for schemes in the years ahead. They take a closer look at the extensive consultation on the new value for money framework, including which schemes and arrangements will be in scope, the data that trustees will need to collect and how the assessment process is expected to work in practice.
13 Jul 2026
Pensions on Air: Surplus, transfers and the reform agenda
In our Pensions on Air podcast, we delve into all things pensions-related, bringing you the key developments in pensions law and regulation through monthly 15-minute episodes that accompany our Pensions Essentials bulletin.
In this episode, Dan Schaffer is joined by Karen Mumgaard to discuss the Government’s latest proposals on the release of surplus from ongoing defined benefit pension schemes, looking at the consultation on the process for surplus refunds, the Pensions Regulator’s early views on how trustees should approach refunds and some hints at how surplus sharing with members via a new form of lump sum might work.
8 Jun 2026
Pensions on Air: AI guidance, funding updates and more
In our Pensions on Air podcast, we delve into all things pensions-related, bringing you the key developments in pensions law and regulation through monthly 15-minute episodes that accompany our Pensions Essentials bulletin.
In this episode, Dan Schaffer is joined by Karen Mumgaard to discuss recent activity from the Pensions Regulator, including its preliminary guidance on the use of AI by pension schemes, key messages from its latest annual funding statement and recent research in relation to DC consolidation and whether scale delivers better outcomes for members.
Dan and Karen also discuss new guidance from the Financial Reporting Council on the Virgin Media remediation provisions, recent HMRC publications on the new inheritance tax regime for pensions, and the interim findings of the government’s Pensions Commission on retirement adequacy.
13 May 2026
Pensions on Air: Pension Schemes Act developments and recent case law
In our Pensions on Air podcast, we delve into all things pensions-related, bringing you the key developments in pensions law and regulation through monthly 15-minute episodes that accompany our Pensions Essentials bulletin.
In this episode, Matt Ward is joined by Karen Mumgaard to discuss key developments following the Pension Schemes Act receiving royal assent, including the timing of key provisions coming into force, the final position on the investment mandation powers and new guidance relating to DC schemes, winding-up and guided retirement.
Matt and Karen also discuss the High Court’s decision in McKavney v Serco on the interpretation of early retirement provisions, a recent Pensions Ombudsman determination on late retirement uplifts, and recent HMRC guidance on the increase to normal minimum pension age from 55 to 57 from April 2028.
9 Apr 2026
Pensions on Air: Key changes under the Pensions Schemes Bill
In this monthly episode, Partner, Dan Schaffer sits down with Karen Mumgaard, Knowledge Counsel, to discuss the latest key updates in Pensions law.
They unpack the latest developments from the Pensions Schemes Bill, including proposed investment mandation powers for master trusts, new scale requirements for auto‑enrolment schemes and what regulators expect schemes to be doing now. They also discuss the Virgin Media remediation provisions and new trustee guidance, alongside forthcoming inheritance tax changes affecting unused DC funds and certain death benefits from April 2027.
12 Mar 2026
Pensions on Air: New complaints rules for trustees
In this monthly episode, Partner, Dan Schaffer sits down with Karen Mumgaard, Knowledge Counsel, to discuss the latest key updates in Pensions law.
They cover the new Data Use and Access Act complaints requirements affecting trustees, the proposed £2,000 cap on salary-sacrifice NIC relief from April 2029, plus an ombudsman determination highlighting trustees’ evidential responsibilities in historic transfer cases.
6 Feb 2026
Pensions Essentials: February 2026
Partner Dan Schaffer interviews Knowledge Counsel Karen Mumgaard about the latest pension law updates, including trusteeship consultation and the new value for money framework.
5 Dec 2025
Pensions Essentials highlights in November 2025
Dan Schaffer interviews Karen Mumgaard about the November 2025 Pensions Essentials bulletin, covering pension developments from the Autumn Budget, TPR guidance, and a High Court ruling.
13 Nov 2025
Pensions Essentials highlights in October 2025
Knowledge Counsel Karen Mumgaard informs Senior Counsel Ed Hunnisett about the UK Government's decision regarding CDC schemes and consultations for trustee pension options in this interview.
15 Oct 2025
Pensions Essentials highlights in September 2025
Knowledge Counsel Karen Mumgaard briefs Senior Counsel Ed Hunnisett on September 2025 pension updates, including scheme administration and trustee duties, in this interview.
11 Aug 2025
Pensions Essentials highlights in July 2025
In our this monthly episode, Partner, Dan Schaffer sits down with Karen Mumgaard, Knowledge Counsel, to discuss the key updates from our July 2025 Pensions Essentials bulletin.
They discuss topics including:
The Pensions Adequacy Review
Possible changes to state pension age
Inheritance tax on inherited pensions and death benefits
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8 Jul 2025
Pensions Essentials highlights in June 2025
Knowledge Counsel Karen Mumgaard and Senior Counsel Charles Magoffin review the June 2025 Pensions Essentials bulletin, covering mega default funds, DC pot consolidation, and new data protection legislation in this interview.
16 Jun 2025
Pensions Essentials highlights in May 2025 - the Pension Schemes Bill edition
Partner Dan Schaffer interviews Senior Knowledge Lawyer Catrin Young about the May 2025 Pensions Essentials bulletin, covering surplus sharing, regulatory updates, and the Mansion House Accord.
16 Jun 2025
Pensions Essentials highlights in May 2025 - The Pensions Schemes Bill edition
In our third monthly episode and extended episode, Partner, Dan Schaffer sits down with Catrin Young, Senior Knowledge Lawyer, to discuss the Pension Schemes Bill and key updates from our May 2025 Pensions Essentials bulletin.
They also discuss topics including:
Surplus sharing provisions in the Pension Schemes Bill
Regulator’s latest Annual Funding Statement
Mansion House Accord
Potential Virgin Media fix
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2 May 2025
Pensions Essentials highlights in April 2025
In our second monthly episode where we will be discussing the main developments in the world of pensions, Partner, Dan Schaffer sits down with Catrin Young, Senior Knowledge Lawyer, to discuss the key updates from our April 2025 Pensions Essentials bulletin.
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17 Apr 2025
Pensions Essentials highlights in March 2025
In our first monthly episode where we will be discussing the main developments in the world of pensions, Partner, Dan Schaffer sits down with Catrin Young, Senior Knowledge Lawyer, to discuss the key updates from our March 2025 Pensions Essentials bulletin.
They discuss topics including:
The Pension Schemes Bill incoming this summer and changes in surplus extraction
First dashboard connections by end of April 2025
Further First Tier Tribunal criticism of the Pensions Regulator on auto-enrolment penalties
EU review of adequacy of UK data laws
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