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David Brooks is joined by Gareth Stears of Aries Insight and Ian Beestin of FCX Technologies for a discussion on how technology is helping the pensions industry turn complexity into clarity.
Our trio explore how different corners of the pensions industry are approaching the same challenge: making pensions easier to understand. Along the way they discuss legislation, AI, dashboards and hyper-personalised communications.
25 Jun 2026
Surplus – How To Use Them
With DB pension schemes increasingly reporting significant surpluses, the conversation is shifting from how they arose to what should happen next. In this episode, Steve Hull, a Partner in Burges Salmon’s pensions team, and Becky Wood, Trustee Director and Head of Vidett’s Endgame Solutions team, explore the evolving legal and fiduciary landscape around surplus—who it belongs to, how it can be used, and what trustees and sponsors should consider before taking action. From benefit enhancements to one-off payments and governance best practice, this discussion offers practical insight into one of the most important—and contentious—issues in pensions today. Please note, this podcast was recorded before the publication of consultation on the Surplus Flexibilities for Defined Benefit Pension Schemes.
11 Jun 2026
Member Communications – Doing it Better
In this episode, host David Brooks is joined by Jez Petty Director at Like Minds and Kate Upcraft from the Association of Member Nominated Trustees (AMNT) to discuss how pension schemes can improve the way they communicate with their members.
Jez shares insights from shortly to be released research, including why the industry has historically undervalued communications and whether increasing regulatory requirements have reinforced disengagement. The conversation then turns to how trustees can better understand and reach different groups within their membership, and the role of Member Nominated Trustees in maintaining that connection.
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