Aon Pensions Podcast

Special episode – June 2025 – the UK Government’s response to the consultation on Options for DB Schemes

In this podcast, Aon’s Abbas Nazerali is joined by colleagues John Harvey and Alice Wilmot to discuss their initial reactions to the government’s response regarding DB surplus release flexibilities.

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If you'd like to learn more about these flexibilities for your scheme or have an questions, email us to [email protected]

JIn this podcast, Aon’s Jennifer Michel and John Harney are joined by colleagues Jo Sharples and Louise Wheeler to discuss and celebrate ten years of DC investment innovation and success.

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

Read a profile on Jo Sharples, Chief Investment Officer for Aon’s DC Solutions: https://corporate-adviser.com/jo-sharples-profile-happy-returns-for-aon/

Learn more about Aon’s DC Solutions default investment strategy: https://www.aon.com/betterbydefault

Listen to our podcast special on the Government’s response to the DB Options consultation: https://soundcloud.com/user-508804918/special-episode-june-2025-the-uk-governments-response-to-the-consultation-on-options-for-db-schemes

Register for our upcoming webinar on 19 June: https://contact.aon.com/Pension_Scheme_Bill_2025_Email

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

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May 2025 – Responsible Investment in 2025 & beyond

In this podcast Aon’s Jennifer Michel and John Harney are joined by Laasya Shekaran from Pensions for Purpose to discuss Responsible Investment in 2025 and beyond.

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

Further information:

Read the IFOA pensions freedoms survey: https://actuaries.org.uk/media-release/ten-years-on-from-pensions-freedoms-many-savers-still-not-accessing-advice/

Register for our upcoming Member Options and Support Webinar: https://contact.aon.com/OutlookforMemberOptions_Invite

Watch our bitesize video on what the latest tariffs could mean for markets and investors: https://players.brightcove.net/1509269527/default_default/index.html?videoId=6371785968112

Find out more about Pensions for Purpose here: https://www.pensionsforpurpose.com/

Take part in Aon’s 2025 UK Global Pension Risk Survey: https://sg.aon.nl/s3/2025-Aon-Global-Pension-Risk-Survey-UK?utm_campaign=EM_UK_WEA_SE_25O4_8711745975_UK_GLOBAL_PENSION_RISK_SURVEY_2025_invite_INTERNAL&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua

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April 2025 – Demographic trends 5 years after the first COVID lockdown

In this podcast, Aon’s Jennifer Michel and John Harney are joined by Matthew Fletcher from Aon’s Demographic Horizon’s team to discuss demographic trends 5 years on from the first COVID lockdown.

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

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March 2025 – OCIO, what is it?

In this podcast, Aon’s Jennifer Michel is joined by colleague and Jennifer O’Neill to discuss OCIO and explain what exactly it is.

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

Register to attend our Pensions Conference Series: https://www.aon.com/pension-conference?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=org-post&utm_campaign=b_0_we__all_wlt_uk-dppr_uk_gb&utm_content=d__be&utm_term=pensions-conference-2025_org-171224

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

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Gareth Jones is joined by Daniel Peters, Head of Investment Policy and Strategy, and Shelley Fryer, Associate Partner, to discuss Aon’s Zone Framework - a new approach for setting investment strategies. This episode begins with a short quiz!

For more information, contact:

Daniel Peters

Head of Investment Policy & Strategy

Shelley Fryer

Associate Partner

February 2025 – AI & Pensions

In this podcast, Aon’s Jennifer Michel and John Harney are joined by colleagues Dominic Makemson and Rebecca Peake to discuss AI and pensions.

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

Register to attend our Pensions Conference Series: https://www.aon.com/pension-conference?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=org-post&utm_campaign=b_0_we__all_wlt_uk-dppr_uk_gb&utm_content=d__be&utm_term=pensions-conference-2025_org-171224

Read our Human Capital Employee Sentiment study: https://www.aon.com/en/insights/reports/employee-sentiment-study

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December 2024 – Pensions: Present and Future

In this podcast Aon’s John Harney and Jennifer Michel are joined by journalist Charlotte Moore (who chaired of a recent Aon-hosted discussion) to reflect on the present and future of pensions.

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

Watch our recent budget webinar on demand: https://aonevents5.webex.com/recordingservice/sites/aonevents5/recording/a413f248832c103d9e6b521448572ceb/playback

Learn more about Charlotte Moore: https://lotsmoore.co.uk

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2024 Autumn Budget

In their Fiscal Risks and Sustainability Report the Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR) baseline projection had debt to GDP rising to over 270% of GDP within the next 50 years: a level higher than the World War II peak and Japan’s elevated levels. Has Rachel Reeves done enough in the budget to address this? Are there unintended consequences of the announcements including changes to employer national insurance contributions and the proposed changes to bring unspent pensions into the inheritance tax regime? In this Budget Special Podcast: Aon Wealth’s Jennifer Michel uncovers the most important takeaways from the budget and will be asking Aon’s Head of UK Retirement Policy, Matthew Arends, Defined Contribution expert, Steven Leigh, and Head of Asset Allocation, Derry Pickford, what the implications are for pensions, financial markets, and the UK economy.

November 2024 – Pensions Dashboards: The Member Perspective

In this podcast Aon’s John Harney and Jennifer Michel are joined by colleague Paul McGlone a Partner within our retirement practice to discuss pensions dashboards and their impact on members.

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

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