Welcome to WTW's Pensions Perspectives Podcast! We are your go-to source for insights and inspiration in the world of UK pensions. Each episode brings you insights on emerging trends, innovations and strategic thinking with leading industry experts. Tune in every other Wednesday to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping pensions today.
In this episode of the Pensions Perspectives Podcast, host Luna Fadayel is joined by David Walmsley of The Pensions Regulator, Jenny Gibbons (Governance consulting lead at WTW) and Hazel Kendrick, co-author of WTW's In Good Hands survey (Professional Trustee Survey 2026), to explore how trusteeship is evolving across the UK pensions landscape. Together, they discuss whether the growth of professional trusteeship is improving governance, what truly makes a high-performing trustee board, and how technology and AI may reshape the role of trustees in the years ahead. Above all, the conversation explores a simple but important question: what will it take to ensure pension schemes remain in good hands for members?
23 Sept 2026
The future of income investing: Taking a Total Portfolio Approach
Income investing has traditionally been associated with a narrow range of assets, but is that approach still fit for purpose? Sophie Tennison is joined by Ben Johnson and Chris Thompson to discuss why investors should focus on delivering resilient income rather than simply maximising today's cashflows, and how a Total Portfolio Approach can help achieve better long-term outcomes. They also explore the practical steps trustees can take to build more diversified, adaptable and objective-driven. To find out how you can rethink income investing, read our recent article.
9 Sept 2026
Pensions is only part of the puzzle: Supporting an evolving membership
In this Pensions Perspectives podcast episode, host Sophie Tennison is joined by Helen Perrin, Head of Financial Planning at WTW, to discuss why pensions should be viewed as just one part of a member's wider financial wellbeing journey. Together, they explore how trustees and employers can better support members through financial education, guidance and access to advice, while helping individuals navigate increasingly complex financial decisions throughout their lives.
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