Pensions Perspectives

Welcome to WTW’s Pensions Perspectives Podcast! We are your go-to source for insights and inspiration in the world of UK pensions. Each episode brings you insights on emerging trends, innovations and strategic thinking with leading industry experts. Tune in every other Wednesday to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping pensions today.

A new Pension Schemes Act is imminent! What do you need to know? 04/22/2026

A new Pension Schemes Act is imminent! What do you need to know? The Pension Schemes Bill is nearing its conclusion and is expected to receive Royal Assent soon, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of UK pensions legislation. Introducing the most wide-ranging set of pension reforms since the pension freedoms of 2015, it will fundamentally change how both defined benefit (DB) and defined contribution (DC) schemes operate, hopefully supporting the British economy along the way. Host Howard Johnson speaks with WTW technical specialist Glyn Bradley to explore what trustees and sponsors need to have on their radar. /episode/index/show/1748a326-381d-4335-93e3-40de7f14b3a4/id/40972210

The nastiest, hardest problem in finance: Decumulation debated (part 1) 03/25/2026

The nastiest, hardest problem in finance: Decumulation debated (part 1) Decumulation, often described as the “nastiest, hardest problem in finance”, sits at the heart of how members turn their pension pots into a sustainable income for life. In this episode, and the first in a two part series, host Sophie Tennison speaks with pensions lawyer Wendy Hunter and WTW adviser Andrew Doyle to unpack why decumulation is so complex, what’s changing under the Government’s new Guided Retirement framework, and how schemes can better support members at retirement. They explore the trade-offs between drawdown, flex and fix solutions and lifelong income options like Retirement CDC, and the legal and governance considerations trustees must navigate. The conversation brings together market developments, regulatory shifts and practical steps trustees can take as the industry moves towards more structured, supportive retirement pathways. /episode/index/show/1748a326-381d-4335-93e3-40de7f14b3a4/id/40616835

Pension Surplus – Is it a real opportunity? 03/10/2026

Pension Surplus – Is it a real opportunity? In this episode, Luna Fadayel speaks with Adam Boyes and Bina Mistry, to explore how proposed legislative changes could turn DB surplus into a win-win and what will be relevant when implementing these solutions. /episode/index/show/1748a326-381d-4335-93e3-40de7f14b3a4/id/40380145

Retirement CDC: The future of UK pensions? 02/25/2026

Retirement CDC: The future of UK pensions? Retirement CDC, a new development in the world of pensions, could transform how retirement income is managed. With growing industry focus on Retirement CDC, in this episode, host Sophie Tennison speaks with CDC specialist Simon Eagle and Independent Trustee Sam Burden to unpack how works, why it may offer higher income than annuities and what it means for member decision making at retirement. They explore the merits, challenges and stakeholder views behind this emerging model and whether it’s poised to take off. /episode/index/show/1748a326-381d-4335-93e3-40de7f14b3a4/id/40225940

Global Investment Outlook 2026: Momentum, markets and what’s next 02/11/2026

Global Investment Outlook 2026: Momentum, markets and what’s next What truly shaped markets last year and, what should we be watching next? In this episode we bring our to life, unpacking the forces shaping markets as we move beyond a year of growth surprises, stubborn inflation, surging AI investment and relentless geopolitical noise. Alongside the release of our annual Global Investment Outlook, this conversation goes beyond the charts to explore what moved the needle in 2025, distilling it all into the key signals we should keep front of mind as 2026 unfolds. /episode/index/show/1748a326-381d-4335-93e3-40de7f14b3a4/id/40073260

Think gilts are risk-free? Think again 01/28/2026

Think gilts are risk-free? Think again The UK pensions world has changed, but has our definition of gilt risk kept up? In this episode, we dive head first into the questions trustees and sponsors can’t afford to ignore and unpack how tail risks in UK gilt markets could derail even the best funded plans. If you’ve ever wondered whether gilts still make sense as the anchor of UK pension strategy, or whether the government’s fiscal trajectory should keep trustees up at night, this is the episode you’ll want to hear. /episode/index/show/1748a326-381d-4335-93e3-40de7f14b3a4/id/39908000

Gen Z and pensions: Swipe right for retirement 01/28/2026

Gen Z and pensions: Swipe right for retirement Gen Z checks their finances on their phones dozens of times a week—so why do pensions still feel stuck on desktop? In this episode, Luna Fadayel chats with Barney Holt and Oshin Sharma to unpack mobile first engagement, AI and finfluencers and why starting financial education early matters. /episode/index/show/1748a326-381d-4335-93e3-40de7f14b3a4/id/39907975

UK Autumn Budget 2025: What you need to know 01/28/2026

UK Autumn Budget 2025: What you need to know Join Glyn Bradley, Director, , and Howard Johnson, Consulting Actuary and podcast host, as they share insights and real-time analysis of the . In this special episode, they cover new caps on salary sacrifice, direct defined benefit (DB) surplus payments, increases for Pensions Protection Fund (PPF) and Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) and inheritance tax on unspent pension pots. /episode/index/show/1748a326-381d-4335-93e3-40de7f14b3a4/id/39907935

New to Pensions Perspectives? Start here. 01/26/2026

New to Pensions Perspectives? Start here. Welcome to WTW’s Pensions Perspectives Podcast! We are your go-to source for insights and inspiration in the world of pensions. Each episode brings you insights on emerging trends, innovations and strategic thinking with leading industry experts. Tune in every other Wednesday to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping pensions today. /episode/index/show/1748a326-381d-4335-93e3-40de7f14b3a4/id/39877005

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