Aon Pensions Podcast

February 2026: Recent developments in Local Government Pension Scheme Governance

Louise Dale and Tim Lancaster are joined by Aon LGPS specialist colleagues Daniel Kanaris and Laura Caudwell to explore the significant changes to Local Government Pension Scheme Governance recently announced and how administering authorities can best respond.

You will also hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Louise and Tim.

You can find more information around the proposed changes on the government’s consultation sites – https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/local-government-pension-scheme-in-england-and-wales-fit-for-the-future-technical-consultation on draft regulations and https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/local-government-pension-scheme-england-and-wales-fit-for-the-future/outcome/local-government-pension-scheme-england-and-wales-fit-for-the-future-government-response. You can also read the LGPS Scheme Advisory Board’s response to the draft Regulations and guidance.

https://lgpsboard.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SAB-response-to-MHCLG-FFF-guidance-closed-consultation-FINAL-1-1.pdf

Read Aon’s public sector team’s response https://img.response.aonunited.com/Web/AonUnited/%7Bf7d32559-d42d-4fae-9657-c3310b745c14%7D_Good_Governance_Spotlight_December_2025.pdf on the key proposals, and Aon’s guide to Good Governance https://www.aon.com/getmedia/b309980f-dce5-4e3e-86bd-dd4e59b93789/Aon_Good-Governance-Brochure_2025.pdf.

Aon’s LGPS Good Governance team are also ready to support with any questions and are offering a free meeting to any LGPS administering authority to discuss the potential impact of the proposals and a potential action plan – email [email protected]

Register to join our upcoming taking place across the UK: https://www.aon.com/pension-conference

Explore the UK Results of Aon’s Global Pension Risk Survey 2025/26: https://www.aon.com/uk-global-pension-risk-survey-2025-26-v2

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Desert Island Risks: Defined Contribution aspects of the UK results of Aon’s Global Pension Risk Survey 2025/26

John Harney is joined by Clare Freeman and Jenny Swift to discuss DC scheme risks, the member perspective and top tips for developing your DC strategy.

Read our latest article: DC structures under the spotlight

Explore the UK Results of Aon’s Global Pension Risk Survey 2025/26

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n the first of this year’s podcasts exploring our survey findings, John Harney is joined by Alastair McIntosh and Matthew Arends to discuss the key takeaways for both defined benefit and defined contribution schemes.

Explore the UK Results of Aon’s Global Pension Risk Survey 2025/26

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January 2026 – Investment Insights & Outlook for 2026

In this podcast, Aon’s John Harney and Tim Lancaster are joined by colleagues Derry Pickford (Head of Investment Strategy & Economics), Paul Carne (EMEA Delegated Chief Investment Officer) and Jo Sharples (Chief Investment Officer, DC Solutions) to discuss on what 2026 might hold for global economies and markets.

You will also hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Tim Lancaster and John Harney.

Read Aon’s Investment Insights & Outlook report for 2026: https://www.aon.com/getmedia/87a9ea2d-d234-4e51-a145-034a7ff1b152/Investment-Insights-and-Outlook-for-2026.pdf

Expressions of interest are open for Aon’s global Investment Insights Series, in London on 4-5 November: https://sg.aon.nl/s3/Aon-s-Investment-Events-2026

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In this Budget Special Podcast, Aon Wealth Solutions’ John Harney explores important takeaways from the Budget, with input from Aon experts on the implications for pensions and investment.

November 2025 – Investing in credit

In this podcast, Aon’s John Harney and Jennifer Michele are joined by colleagues Philippa Allen and Simon Rhodes to discuss investing in an asset class garnering more interest with pension schemes - credit.

You will also hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Jennifer Michele and John Harney.

Explore the UK Results of Aon’s latest Global Pension Risk Survey: https://www.aon.com/uk-global-pension-risk-survey-2025-26-v2

Read Aon’s response to this October’s UK CDC developments: https://www.aon.com/unitedkingdom/media-room/articles/whole-life-multi-employer-cdc-regulations

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October 2025 – Effectively managing your pension scheme risks

In this podcast, Aon’s John Harney and Jennifer Michel are joined by colleagues Vanessa Jaeger and Michelle Burgess to explore what effective risk management for pension schemes looks like under the General Code, including operational risks, such as cyber.

You will also hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by John Harney and Jennifer Michel.

Check out Aon’s Pensions Governance Support homepage: Pensions Governance Support | Aon

Read our In-Depth article about the General Code of Practice – Own Risk Assessment: Aon-InDepth-ORA-version-Feb-2024.pdf

Read our article to identify how cyber resilient your pension scheme is: https://www.aon.com/getmedia/f33b7eef-755f-4bf7-b952-1e03a1da97a6/Cyber-focus-with-Pensions-Age-June-2025.pdf?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=org-post&utm_campaign=b_0_we__all_wlt_zz_uk_gb&utm_content=r__re&utm_term=pa-cyber-article

Check out Aon’s Pensions Governance Support homepage: https://www.aon.com/unitedkingdom/retirement-investment/pension-scheme-governance/index

Read our In-Depth article about the General Code of Practice – Own Risk Assessment: https://www.aon.com/getmedia/c9f70d6f-1b3b-4589-93e7-2708206840be/Aon-InDepth-ORA-version-Feb-2024.pdf

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September 2025 – The evolving landscape of the risk settlement market in 2025

In this podcast, Aon’s John Harney is joined by colleagues Lisa Varley and Sam Matto-Willey to discuss recent developments in the DB risk settlement provider market, as well as recent transaction trends.

You will also hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by John Harney.

Read Aon’s Q3 2025 UK Risk Settlement Bulletin: https://www.aon.com/getmedia/c2f045ba-880f-4c61-8754-b7c3dc944822/Aon-Risk-Settlement-Bulletin-Q3-2025.pdf

Learn more about Aon’s DB endgame services: https://www.aon.com/unitedkingdom/db-endgame/default

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August 2025 – Discover, develop and deliver your endgame strategy

In this podcast, Aon’s Jennifer Michel and John Harney are joined by colleagues James Patten and Josh Tipper to discuss how DB pension schemes can develop their endgame strategies .

You will also hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Jennifer Michel and John Harney.

Read Aon’s Member Options and Support Survey Report: https://www.aon.com/getmedia/f3bb9ea4-1fc8-4952-9c1a-bebe93b76f42/Aon-Member-Options-and-Support-2025-Market-Insights.pdf

Read about the Aon’s Endgame Survey Results: https://www.aon.com/getmedia/c093bbd8-f2ce-44c1-924a-00a3398f7d90/Aon-2025-DB-Endgames-Survey.pdf

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July 2025 – Life at Aon

In this podcast, Aon’s Jennifer Michel and John Harney are joined by colleagues Janet Pheasant, Luke Hammond and Naomi Wilson to discuss their careers, experiences and what life at Aon means to them.

You will also hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Jennifer Michel and John Harney.

Read about the Aon UK DC Pension Tracker: https://www.aon.com/unitedkingdom/retirement-investment/defined-contribution/aon-uk-dc-pension-tracker

Listen to the latest Aon Investment Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-508804918/investing-in-the-zone

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