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Pensions in 10

Broadstone Corporate Benefits 143 Episodes Sep 22, 2026

Pensions in 10 is a weekly podcast from Broadstone that covers the biggest pensions news stories in under 10 minutes. Each episode is hosted by Broadstone specialists who discuss the major issues of the day. They also explore what those developments mean for pensions policy, trustees and employers.

Episodes

Episode 144 - 22nd September 2026
Episode 144 - 22nd September 2026 Sep 22, 2026 759 David Brooks, Head of Policy at Broadstone, is joined by colleague Christopher Rice, Head of Trustee Services at Broadstone. This week, they discuss:The Pensions Regulator's latest DB funding analysis, including why smaller schemes have seen some of the biggest funding improvements and what the final Tranche 19 report means under the new tunding codeA roundup of key industry developments, from DC
Episode 143 - 15th September 2026
Episode 143 - 15th September 2026 Sep 15, 2026 554 It's Pension Awareness Day – and there's no better time to think about maximising your pension, closing the gender pension gap and planning beyond retirement in our Pension Awareness Week Pensions in 10 special. David Brooks, Head of Policy at Broadstone, is joined by colleagues Adam Bexson, Senior Consultant, and Kelly Parsons, Head of DC Proposition, to share practical tips on making the most of
Episode 142 - 8th September 2026
Episode 142 - 8th September 2026 Sep 8, 2026 379 This week, David Brooks, our Head of Policy runs you through:Pension tax relief – the different arrangements and what HMRC is doing in this areaPension Attention – David shares his views on the campaign’s new angle and looks ahead to Pension Awareness WeekGMP conversion – the latest developments from the DWP consultation
Episode 141 - 1st September 2026
Episode 141 - 1st September 2026 Sep 1, 2026 892 David Brooks and Adam Bexson explore new research from the Association of Member Nominated Trustees (AMNT) on how the member voice can be heard across Defined Contribution (and potentially Collective Defined Contribution) arrangements. The team also discuss research from Skipton Building Society finding that Gen Z workers are three times more likely than the wider population to want to retire befo
Episode 140 - 25th August 2026
Episode 140 - 25th August 2026 Aug 25, 2026 605 David Brooks examines the Society of Pension Professionals' response to the government's ongoing consultation on how defined benefit schemes could share surplus with employers and members, helping to address the issue of trapped surplus. He also explores:Where the government's proposals could be improvedThe practicalities of extracting and distributing surplusWhy high-quality scheme data will be e
Episode 139 - 18th August 2026
Episode 139 - 18th August 2026 Aug 18, 2026 841 David Brooks, Head of Policy at Broadstone, is joined by Kelly Parsons, Broadstone's Head of DC Proposition, to unpack three key developments shaping the pensions landscape. This week, they discuss:The Government's review of how finances are handled when relationships break down, including proposals to make pensions more prominent and potentially extend pension sharing orders to cohabiting couples
Episode 138 - 28th July 2026
Episode 138 - 28th July 2026 Jul 28, 2026 653 David Brooks, Head of Policy at Broadstone, discusses:What Andy Burnham's appointment as Prime Minister and the decision to retain Torsten Bell as Pensions Minister could mean for the Government's pensions roadmap, and what the industry can expect over the coming monthsThe latest Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) Automatic Enrolment report, exploring the potential impact of future pensions policy ch
Episode 137 - 21st July 2026
Episode 137 - 21st July 2026 Jul 21, 2026 763 This week, David Brooks covers:The DWP's pensions reform roadmap and what the updated implementation timeline means for both DB and DC schemesThe latest pensions scams update and what trustees, employers and members need to be aware of
Episode 136 - 7th July 2026
Episode 136 - 7th July 2026 Jul 7, 2026 797 David Brooks is joined by Adam Bexson, this week's episode covers:Opting out of auto-enrolment arrangements – what are the implications?Potential changes to the rights of unmarried couplesUpdates to the definition of ill health
Episode 135 - 30th June 2026
Episode 135 - 30th June 2026 Jun 30, 2026 810 David Brooks is joined by colleague Adam Bexson to discuss:Proposals to link pension tax relief to investing in the UK, exploring the practical challenges and the wider question of whether pensions should be used as a tool to influence the economyWhy annuity sales are on the rise, including the potential role of inheritance tax changes and the growing appeal of guaranteed retirement incomeThe DWP'
Episode 134 - 23rd June 2026
Episode 134 - 23rd June 2026 Jun 23, 2026 594 David Brooks is joined by Kelly Parsons, Head of DC Proposition at Broadstone. This week, they discuss:The latest political developments and what a potential change in leadership could mean for pensions policy, including questions around the future of the triple lockWhy DC pension assets are projected to exceed £1 trillion and overtake DB assets by 2031, and the implications for scheme governance,
Episode 133 - 16th June 2026
Episode 133 - 16th June 2026 Jun 16, 2026 679 David Brooks is joined by Christopher Rice to discuss:DB surpluses consultationNew proposals to tackle pension scamsGMP conversion and equalisation developments

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