Aon Podcasts: Retirement market update
The Aon retirement market update podcast is a monthly update, reviewing and summarising the latest developments in pensions, benefits and reward that have been making the month’s headlines.
These bite-sized reviews are designed to help you navigate the UK retirement landscape and are perfect for anyone with an interest in pensions, reward and benefits.
Episodes may also include interviews with specialists, giving expert analysis on the current hottest topic.
Listen to the podcasts online below or subscribe to the series - find out how here.
May 2023 – Focusing on member options and support
In this podcast you will hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by 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
March 2023 – Focusing on cyber risk
In this podcast you will hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by 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:
View our CDC webinar Replay
Watch the highlights from January’s Economic and Market Outlook webinar
Complete Aon’s cyber scorecard assessment
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 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
Register for Aon’s 2023 Pensions Conference Series
Read Aon’s first DC Today report
December 2022 – Focusing on longevity
In this podcast you will hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Ricky Marsh. This month, Ricky is joined by 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.
November 2022 – Focusing on the Risk Settlement market
In this podcast you will hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Ricky Marsh. This month Ricky is joined by risk settlement specialist Lisa Varley and Jamil Merali to discuss the latest developments in the Risk Settlement market, including the impact of recent market volatility and how transactions can affect the member experience.
Read Calum Mackenzie’s Pensions Expert article on LDI
Register for Aon’s Breakfast Discussion on Pensions Dashboards
October 2022 – Focusing on the impact of the mini-Budget
In this podcast you will hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Aon’s Ricky Marsh.
This month, with contributions from Aon’s Tapan Datta, Tim Lock and Maria Johannessen, Ricky looks at the fallout from the new Chancellor’s mini-Budget, including the market reaction and how that has affected pension schemes.
September 2022 – Focusing on Pensions Awareness
In this podcast you will hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Ricky Marsh. This month, to coincide with Pension Awareness Week, Ricky is joined by Karina Klimaszewski and Alex Hadonou to discuss how schemes can raise awareness of pensions issues among their members, and the key issues schemes should be talking about.
Further information:
Visit the Pension Awareness Week website
Register for upcoming Aon events (DB Funding webinar, Inflation webinar and Risk Settlement Conference)
August 2022 – Focusing on default investment strategies for DC members
In this latest podcast, Ricky Marsh summarises the key pensions news from the last month. This month Ricky is joined by Joanna Sharples to discuss default investment strategies for DC members, with a particular focus on the approach taken to this in Aon’s DC MasterTrust.
July 2022 – Focusing on the impact of increasing yields on LDI strategies
In this podcast you will hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Ricky Marsh. This month Ricky is joined by Colin Cartwright to discuss the impact of the recent increases in bond yields on Defined Benefit pension schemes, with a particular focus on schemes with LDI strategies in place.
June 2022 – Focusing on the impact of high inflation on members
In this podcast you will hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Ricky Marsh. This month Ricky is joined by John Foster and Lynda Whitney to discuss the impact of the current high inflation environment on members of both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes, and how schemes can help their members to deal with this.
Further information:
Register for Aon’s 2022 Pension Conference Series
Read Paul McGlone’s LinkedIn post on pension increases
May 2022 – Focusing on current market conditions and investment outlook
In this podcast you will hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Ricky Marsh. This month Ricky is joined by Tapan Datta to discuss current market conditions, focusing on what’s causing them, how investors should respond, and how the market may evolve in the future.
Further information:
Key findings from Aon’s 2022 Member Options Survey
Aon UK DC Pension Tracker – Q1 2022 Update
April 2022 – Focusing on DC Outcomes
In this podcast you will hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Ricky Marsh. This month Ricky is joined by Steve Leigh to discuss the increasing focus on adequacy and outcomes for DC schemes, including actions DC schemes can take to improve outcomes for their members.
Further information:
Aon’s 2022 DC Pension Scheme and Financial Wellbeing Survey
Register for Aon’s 2022 Pension Conference Series:
- In Person
- Virtual
Register for webinar on Smaller Bulk Annuity Transfers
March 2022 – Focusing on the latest Pensions Dashboard developments
In this podcast you will hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Ricky Marsh. This month Ricky is joined by Paul McGlone and Becky McGowan to discuss the DWP’s consultation on the draft regulations for Pensions Dashboards, including a closer look at what may actually be required of schemes once the new regulations come into force.
February 2022 – Focusing on Net Zero
In this podcast you will hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Ricky Marsh. This month Ricky is joined by Jennifer O’Neill and Guy Saintfiet to discuss what “net zero” really means for pension schemes, the barriers to progress and the different approaches schemes can take to address these.
Further information:
Read Aon’s Global Perspectives on Responsible Investing report
Watch Jennifer’s conversation with Mark Carney
December 2021 – Focusing on the Aon UK DC Pension Tracker
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 Matthew Arends and Andy Greaves to discuss the Aon UK DC Pension Tracker. This is a new tool designed to measure the overall health of DC members’ savings by looking at how member outcomes change over time.
If you have any questions on any of the topics covered, please contact your usual Aon representative or Ricky.
Further information:
Aon’s Global Pension Risk Survey microsite
Aon UK DC Pension Tracker
November 2021 – Focusing on inflation
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 Lynda Whitney and Derry Pickford to discuss the impact of rising inflation on pension schemes, including the implications for assets and liabilities and the outlook for the future.
If you have any questions on any of the topics covered, please contact your usual Aon representative or Ricky.
October 2021, Focusing on the Pensions Consumer Journey
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 John Foster and Anne Oliver to discuss the DC Pensions Consumer Journey, following up from their work on Aon’s response to a joint call for input from The Pensions Regulator and the FCA. They also discuss wider trends in pensions communications.
If you have any questions on any of the topics covered, please contact your usual Aon representative or Ricky.
Further information:
Participate in Aon’s latest DC Survey
September 2021, Focusing on Pensions Dashboards
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 Paul McGlone and Phil Cork to discuss Pensions Dashboards. What are they, when are they coming, and what does this all mean for pension schemes and their members?
If you have any questions on any of the topics covered, please contact your usual Aon representative or Ricky.
Further information:
Register for Aon’s Member Options digital conference
In Depth scheme funding analysis
August 2021, Focusing on marital assumptions
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 Andy Harding and Richard Thornley to discuss why marital assumptions are becoming more important, and the range options available to schemes when setting these assumptions.
If you have any questions on any of the topics covered, please contact your usual Aon representative or Ricky.
July 2021, Focusing on DC consolidation
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 Gareth Marsh and Pranesh Gathiram to discuss DC consolidation, with a particular focus on the government’s recent response to last year’s consultation on delivering better value for money for DC schemes.
Further information:
Participate in Aon’s 2021 UK DB Risk Survey
June 2021 – Focusing on ESG and Implementation Statements
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 Kate Charsley and Gareth Doyle to discuss some of the investment issues currently facing trustees, including the looming deadline for Implementation Statements and aligning ESG policies with those of the sponsoring employer.
Further information discussed on this podcast:
Register for Aon’s Risk Settlement conference – 29 June 2021
If you have any questions on any of the topics covered, please contact your usual Aon representative or Ricky.
May 2021 – Focusing on supporting members on financial matters
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 Madalena Cain and Dyfan Jones to discuss the new guide from the FCA and TPR on how trustees and employers can provide support to members on financial matters without needing to be subject to FCA regulation.
Further information discussed on this podcast:
Complete Aon’s Global Responsible Investment Survey 2021
Register for Aon’s DC Week – 14-17 June 2021
If you have any questions on any of the topics covered, please contact your usual Aon representative or Ricky.
April 2021 – Focusing on TPR’s new consolidated Code of Practice
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 Susan Hoare and Sarah Butlin to discuss The Pensions Regulator’s long-awaited consultation on bringing ten of its existing Codes of Practice together into a new consolidated code.
If you have any questions on any of the topics covered, please contact your usual Aon representative or Ricky.
February 2021 – Focusing on the new Pension Schemes Act
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 Matthew Arends and Ahmed Ali to discuss what’s in the new Pension Schemes Act and what it means in practice for trustees, sponsoring employers and the rest of the pensions world.
If you have any questions on any of the topics covered, please contact your usual Aon representative or Ricky.
Further information:
Aon's Virtual Pension Conference
Collective DC video
December 2020 – Focusing on distressed employers
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 Paul Heeley and Becky McGowan to discuss how schemes can protect themselves from sponsoring employer distress, including a look at The Pensions Regulator’s new guidance on this issue.
If you have any questions on any of the topics covered, please contact your usual Aon representative or Ricky.
November 2020 – Focusing on the evolution of professional trusteeship
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 Nick Brinton and Laurence Hargrave to discuss the latest developments in the world of professional trusteeship, including the APPT’s new Code of Practice for sole trustees.
If you have any questions on any of the topics covered, please contact your usual Aon representative or Ricky.
October 2020 – Focusing on redundancies and pension scams
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 Andy Gaskell and Ben Roe to discuss how pensions can be used to support employers and employees who are going through redundancy exercises, and the growing risk of pension scams.
Further information: In Depth scheme funding analysis.
September 2020 – Focusing on reviewing objectives in a post COVID-19 world
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 Matthew Arends and Ryan Cox to discuss how the objectives of trustees, sponsoring employers and scheme members could all have been changed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Further information: In Depth scheme funding analysis.
August 2020 – Focusing on Responsible Investment in a post COVID-19 world
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 Jennifer O’Neill and Lindsay Nickerson to discuss the latest developments in the world of Responsible Investment, including how attitudes to this topic have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Further information: COVID-19 response site.
July 2020 – Focusing on negative interest rates
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 Joanna Sharples and Tom Spence to discuss the possibility of negative interest rates, and what this might mean for both defined contribution and defined benefit schemes.
Further information: COVID-19 response site.
June 2020 – Focusing on the impact of COVID-19 on DC members
Key pension news from the last month summarised by Ricky Marsh. This month, Ricky is joined by Aon’s Ben Roe and Chris Inman to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on members of DC schemes, and the actions trustees and companies should be taking to help members deal with this.
Further information: COVID-19 response site.
May 2020 – Focusing on LDI portfolios in volatile markets
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 Dilesh Shah and Lara Kennard to discuss the impact of recent market movements on schemes’ LDI portfolios, including some case studies and lessons learned for the future.
Further information: COVID-19 response site.
April 2020 – Focusing on the practical implications of COVID-19
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 Sue Austen and Vanessa Jaeger to discuss some of the challenges presented by the coronavirus outbreak for those involved in running pension schemes.
Further information: Aon COVID-19 response site.
March 2020 – Focusing on the future of trusteeship and governance
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 Susan Hoare to discuss The Pensions Regulator’s response to last year’s consultation on the future of trusteeship and governance, and what we can expect from the upcoming single modular Code of Practice. Further information: Aon Defined Contribution Survey 2020
If you have any questions on any of the topics covered, please contact your usual Aon representative or Ricky.
February 2020 – Focusing on Pensions Tax
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 James Mason and John McHugh to discuss pensions taxation, including the issues with the current system and how these may be addressed in the future.
If you have any questions on any of the topics covered, please contact your usual Aon representative or Ricky.
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Aon’s Investment Podcast: 2020 Outlook
Aon’s Tapan Datta reflects on the key economic trends of the last twelve months and the outlook for 2020.
If you have any questions on any of the topics covered, please contact your usual Aon representative.
December 2019 – Focusing on retirement targets for DC members
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 Madalena Cain and Steven Leigh to discuss the Retirement Living Standards recently unveiled by the PLSA, including how these can be used to improve member engagement in DC schemes.
If you have any questions on any of the topics covered, please contact your usual Aon representative or Ricky.
November 2019 – Focusing on Risk Settlement
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 John Baines and Stephen Purves to discuss recent developments in the Risk Settlement market, including an increase in the number of large transactions, what this could mean for smaller schemes, and a look forward to what we might see in 2020.
Further information: Aon's Global Pension Risk Survey
If you have any questions on any of the topics covered, please contact your usual Aon representative or Ricky.
October 2019 – Focusing on Responsible Investment
In this podcast you will hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Aon’s Victoria Panormo. This month Victoria is joined by Aon’s Tim Manuel who discusses the latest developments within Responsible Investing and what this means for pension schemes.
Further information: Aon Investment Market Outlook, Aon's Responsible Investment
If you have any questions on any of the topics covered, please contact your usual Aon representative or Ricky.
September 2019 – Focusing on the IFA market and support for members
In this podcast you will hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Aon’s Victoria Panormo. This month Victoria Panormo is joined by Aon’s Harvi Rana and Tom Williams to discuss how trustees/employers are responding to the FCA review of the IFA market and what support is being provided to members.
If you have any questions on any of the topics covered, please contact your usual Aon representative or Ricky.
August 2019 – Featuring a discussion on long term funding targets
In this podcast you will hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Aon’s Victoria Panormo. This month’s focus for the interview is on long term funding targets, for which Victoria is joined by Aon's Lynda Whitney. During this discussion Lynda explains some of the key issues and considers how in practice schemes are implementing this guidance from the Pensions Regulator.
If you have any questions on any of the topics covered, please contact your usual Aon representative or Ricky.
July 2019 – Focusing on professional trusteeship
In this month’s podcast, Victoria Panormo summarises the key news from the past month, including is joined by Aon’s Nick Brinton to discuss Professional Trusteeship and the changes afoot. Victoria also discusses developments in the Pensions Dashboard project, takes a look at new DWP regulations amending trustees’ investment duties and discuss other news, including new PASA guidance on cyber-risk and the largest ever bulk annuity transaction.
If you have any questions on any of the topics covered, please contact your usual Aon representative or Ricky.
June 2019 - Featuring a focus on cyber security
In this podcast you will hear the key news from the last month summarised by Aon’s Victoria Panormo.
In this podcast you will hear the key news from the last month summarised by Aon’s Victoria Panormo. This month’s detailed focus is on cyber risk, for which Victoria is joined by Aon's Paul McGlone. Week after week cyber attacks hit the headlines around the world, affecting individuals and companies alike. For organisations it is not just data and finances at risk, it is reputation, so how does this impact on pension schemes? During this discussion Paul will address these potential impacts, giving insights on steps that trustees and sponsors can take to ensure best practice around cyber security.
If you have any questions on any of the topics covered, please contact your usual Aon representative or Ricky.
May 2019 - Featuring analysis on cost disclosure and fee transparency
In this podcast you will hear the key news from the last month summarised by Aon’s Victoria Panormo.
This months detailed focus is on cost disclosure and fee transparency for pension schemes. For this discussion Victoria is joined by Dr Chris Sier from ClearGlass and Aon's Neil Smith. Chris and Neil will discuss the importance of scrutinising costs incurred by institutional asset owners, with tips on questions to ask that will help you gain a clearer understanding to what you’re scheme is actually paying and to whom. Chris and Neil also share insights into developments that will allow schemes to compare cost and performance.
If you have any questions on any of the topics covered, please contact your usual Aon representative or Ricky.
April 2019 - Featuring analysis on Risk Settlement
In this podcast you will hear the key news from the last month summarised by Aon’s Victoria Panormo.
This months detailed focus is on risk settlement. For this discussion Victoria is joined by Aon’s Karen Gainsford and Ben Harris. The risk settlement market has seen significant growth for some time now, with 2018 being an record breaking year seeing over £35bn of business placed. During this discussion Karen and Ben will elaborate on the markets and make predictions for 2019. Furthermore they share insights on how schemes can best prepare to take advantage of exceptional pricing.
If you have any questions on any of the topics covered, please contact your usual Aon representative or Ricky.
March 2019 - Featuring analysis on Master Trusts
In this podcast you will hear the key news from the last month summarised by Aon’s Victoria Panormo.
This months detailed focus is on Master Trusts. For this discussion Victoria is joined by Aon’s Tony Pugh and Pan Trustees Managing Director Roger Mattingly. Roger also holds the position of chair of Aon MasterTrust trustee board.
During this discussion Roger and Tony will talk through the authorisation process, and the subsequent implications for those members of schemes exiting the market. We also fast forward 5 years where Tony and Roger give their predictions of what we will be seeing in the Master Trust space.
If you have any questions on any of the topics covered, please contact your usual Aon representative or Ricky.
February 2019 - Featuring analysis on DB Consolidators
In this podcast you will hear the key news from the last month summarised by Aon’s Victoria Panormo.
This months detailed focus is on the emergence of DB Consolidators. For this discussion Victoria is joined by Matthew Arends and Rhian Littlewood. Matthew and Rhian give an overview of what a Consolidator does and who the current consolidators are. You will also here valuable information on the key considerations if you are thinking of approaching a consolidator and what this solution means for scheme members.
If you have any questions on any of the topics covered, please contact your usual Aon representative or Ricky.
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December 2018 - Featuring analysis on GMP Equalisation
In our inaugural monthly update, Aon’s Victoria Panormo summarises the key news from the last month. Victoria is also joined by Thomas Yorath and Jason Eshelby who review the developments on GMP Equalisation and the implications that this could have on your pension scheme.
If you have any questions on any of the topics covered, please contact your usual Aon representative or Ricky.
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