Long term targets

In this podcast in our series on the Global Pension Risk Survey - UK results, Jennifer Michel speaks to Alastair McIntosh, partner and co-author of the survey, about the long-term targets of pension schemes. What are schemes aiming for as their long-term target and how do they expect to reach their goals?

The data and analytics from our recent survey are now available here. We would be happy to talk to you about the findings, and to put them into context for your own pension scheme. We can also help you to understand where you need to take action to ensure your scheme achieves its target. If you would be interested in receiving a benchmarking report for your scheme, contact your Aon consultant or email us at [email protected].

Highlights from the Global Pension Risk Survey – UK results.

In this podcast in our series on the Global Pension Risk Survey - UK results, Jennifer Michel speaks to Aon's Head of UK retirement policy, Matthew Arends, and partner and co-author on the Global Pension Risk Survey, Alastair McIntosh about the highlights of the survey. The main theme since the last survey took place two years ago is that respondents are addressing pensions risks across a multitude of different topics, covering liability risks, investment risks and a range of governance and operational risks. Find out what the top priorities are that schemes are focusing on.

The data and analytics from our recent survey are now available here. We would be happy to talk to you about the findings, and to put them into context for your own pension scheme. We can also help you to understand where you need to take action to ensure your scheme achieves its target. If you would be interested in receiving a benchmarking report for your scheme, contact your Aon consultant or email us at [email protected].

December 2023 – Focusing on DC and DB investment

In this podcast you will hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Aon’s Ricky Marsh.

This month Ricky is joined by Steven Leigh and Rupert Kotowski to discuss the investment aspects of Aon’s latest data and analytics, including results from the DC Today pulse surveys and the Global Pension Risk Survey for DB schemes.

Further information:

Watch the recording of Aon’s Autumn Statement webinar: [https://www.aon.com/unitedkingdom/retirement-investment/defined-benefit-pensions/webinar-autumn-statement-2023]

Register for Aon’s 2024 Pension Conference: [https://contact.aon.com/2024PensionConferenceSeriesRegs]

Agenda for Aon’s 2024 Pension Conference: [https://img.response.aonunited.com/Web/AonUnited/%7B7a2049e8-1da1-49c8-a46b-7b0b28c8bb1d%7D_Pension_Conference_Agenda_2024_Final.pdf]

Watch the recording of Aon’s Global Pension Risk Survey webinar: [https://www.aon.com/unitedkingdom/retirement-investment/defined-benefit-pensions/webinar-global-pension-risk-survey-uk-findings]

Read about the key findings from Aon’s Global Pension Risk Survey: [https://www.aon.com/gprs2023]

Learn more about Aon’s DC Today surveys: [https://www.aon.com/unitedkingdom/retirement-investment/defined-contribution/dc-today]

November 2023 – Focusing on the Risk Settlement market

In this podcast you will hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Aon’s Ricky Marsh.

This month Ricky is joined by Lisa Varley and Mike Edwards to discuss the latest developments in the world of Risk Settlement, including the re-entry of M&G to the market.

Further information:

Watch the recording of Aon’s ASTRO webinar: [https://www.aon.com/unitedkingdom/retirement-investment/defined-benefit-pensions/webinar-active-run-on]

August 2023 – Focusing on trustee skills

In this podcast you will hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Aon’s Ricky Marsh.

This month Ricky is joined by Sarah Butlin and Shelley Fryer to discuss the DWP and HM Treasury’s joint call for evidence on trustee skills and capability, including the role of advisers and barriers to making effective investment decisions.

Further information:

Access materials on Aon’s Pension Governance Support website: [https://www.aon.com/unitedkingdom/retirement-investment/pension-scheme-governance/index.html]

Watch the recording of Aon’s Mansion House Pension Reforms webinar: [https://players.brightcove.net/1509269527/default_default/index.html?videoId=6331487370112&t=45s]

July 2023 – Focusing on the gender pensions gap

In this podcast you will hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Aon’s Ricky Marsh.

This month Ricky is joined by Karina Klimaszewski and Alex Hadonou to discuss the gender pensions gap, including insights into what causes the gap and actions that could be taken to address it.

Further information:

Register for Aon’s Wealth Insights Investment Conference: [https://contact.aon.com/AON_WEALTH_INSIGHTS_CONFERENCE]

Watch the recording of Aon’s Annual Funding Statement webinar: [https://www.aon.com/unitedkingdom/retirement-investment/defined-benefit-pensions/webinar-2023-annual-funding-statement]

Watch the recording of Aon’s Member Options webinar: [https://www.aon.com/unitedkingdom/retirement-investment/defined-benefit-pensions/webinar-supporting-members-2023-and-beyond]

May 2023 – Focusing on member options and support

In this podcast you will hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Aon’s Ricky Marsh.

This month Ricky is joined by Rebecca Peake to discuss the latest developments in member options and support, including insights based on Aon’s latest member options survey.

Further information:

Watch the recording of Aon’s Pensions Tax webinar: [https://www.aon.com/unitedkingdom/retirement-investment/defined-benefit-pensions/webinar-understanding-spring-2023-pension-tax]

March 2023 – Focusing on cyber risk

In this podcast you will hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Aon’s Ricky Marsh.

This month Ricky is joined by David Burwell and Vanessa Jaeger to discuss the latest developments on cyber risk, including what to expect from The Pensions Regulator’s new Code of Practice and some practical options for schemes looking to assess their providers.

Further information:

Watch the recording of Aon’s CDC webinar: [https://www.aon.com/unitedkingdom/retirement-investment/defined-contribution/collective-defined-contribution/webinar-replay-the-expansion-of-cdc]

Watch the highlights from January’s Economic and Market Outlook webinar: [https://players.brightcove.net/1509269527/default_default/index.html?videoId=6319344751112]

Register for the 29 March Economic and Market Outlook webinar: [https://contact.aon.com/AONS_ECONOMIC__MARKET_OUTLOOK_WEBINAR_INV]

February 2023 – Focusing on Aon’s DC Today research

In this podcast you will hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Aon’s Ricky Marsh.

This month Ricky is joined by Steve Leigh and Karina Klimaszewski to discuss the findings from Aon’s first DC Today survey, which looks at how DC schemes and members are reacting to current economic conditions.

Further information:

Watch the recording of Aon’s Funding Code webinar: [https://players.brightcove.net/1509269527/default_default/index.html?videoId=6318860529112&t=5m38s]

Register for Aon’s 2023 Pensions Conference Series: [https://www.aon.com/2023-pension-conference]

Read Aon’s first DC Today report: [https://www.aon.com/unitedkingdom/retirement-investment/defined-contribution/dc-today]

December 2022 – Focusing on longevity

In this podcast you will hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Aon’s Ricky Marsh.

This month Ricky is joined by Aon’s Tim Gordon and Matt Fletcher to discuss the latest developments in the world of longevity, including experience over 2022 and the outlook for the future.