Shaping Tomorrow / DB trusteeship: the next chapter
In this month’s episode of Shaping Tomorrow, Clare Routledge sits down with guests Gawaine Batchelor (Aviva) and Nathalie Sims (LCP) ready to discuss the government’s recent consultation on defined benefit pension schemes. Tune in as they explore what the proposed reforms could mean for the industry, including potential changes to the accreditation process for trustees, the diversity of […]
Professional trustees bringing increased diversity to trustee boards
Professional trustees are bringing increased diversity to pension trustee boards because younger people are opting for careers in the role, according to Vidett client director, Clare Routledge. Speaking during a panel session on defined benefit (DB) trusteeship at the Pensions UK Investment Conference 2026 in Edinburgh, Tuesday 10 March, she argued that the professional model […]
Shaping Tomorrow / Parents in pensions: sharing parental leave
In this month’s Shaping Tomorrow, Clare Routledge sits down with Ellie Dobson (Isio), David Alward (Lane Clark & Peacock) and Laura Fenton‑Williams (Vidett) as they talk openly about taking shared parental leave, what they gained from it and how the experience is changing for parents across the pensions industry. With parental leave no longer assumed to […]
Shaping Tomorrow: healthcare trusts explained
In our latest Shaping Tomorrow, host Clare Routledge welcomes Jeremy Hill (Client Director and Healthcare Lead, Vidett) and Kevin Gude (Consultant Solicitor, Keystone Law) to the show, ready to share their expertise in employee benefits and group risk. Tune in as we dive into the world of healthcare trusts; exploring their growing presence, as our […]
Celebrating charity: the gift of giving back
In our latest episode of Shaping Tomorrow, host Clare Routledge has assembled a panel ready to talk all things charity. Tune in as Clare explores the history of our charity committee, including how it came together, and the people and organisations it’s gone on to support since. Joining Clare in discussion are: Kate BaretteCharity Committee […]
The generation game: ethical investing for Gen-Z
It’s COP30 week, so in our eighth installment of Shaping Tomorrow, host Clare Routledge leads a compelling conversation with our panel of experts; exploring sustainability and the younger generation’s views on their pensions, investments and whether they match their values. Joining Clare in discussion, are: Sam SwinerdMarketing & Communications, Vidett Archie PritchettOperations Analyst, PensionsPay Joe […]
Building better boards: the power of positive psychology
In episode seven of our ‘Shaping Tomorrow’ podcast, our host Clare Routledge orchestrates our latest expert panel on the importance of board effectiveness (BE), and how psychology can be used to help enhance your BE reviews. Joining Clare in discussion are: Alison HatcherHead of Trusteeship, Vidett Nicole Johannessen Associate Director and Board Effectiveness Lead, Vidett Scott […]
Delivering a merger for Volvo Group
We’d helped Volvo Group UK drive efficiencies for their UK pension arrangements for over 12 years.
Then, when the time was right, we then assisted them in achieving their objectives of simplifying the pension arrangements for members and the Company by merging 4 pension scheme into 1. Find out the how we overcame challenges and brought benefits by downloading our case study.
Breaking down barriers: making communications inclusive
We’re now up to episode six of our ‘Shaping Tomorrow’ podcast, with this month’s released during National Inclusion Week. Tune in as host Clare Routledge quizzes our expert panel on financial inclusion, communications around financial information, how they’re received by members and what we can do to make them better and easier to understand. Joining […]
Death and pensions: easing the process after passing
In the latest episode of our ‘Shaping Tomorrow’ podcast, this month host Clare Routledge welcomes Alison Coulson to part one of the show, ready to discuss an area close to her heart. Alison’s husband Neil sadly passed in March last year, so she reflects on the positives, challenges and areas that need improvement from her […]
Shaping Tomorrow: strength in sustainability
We’re delighted to share with you the latest episode of our ‘Shaping Tomorrow’ podcast, as this month host Clare Routledge puts the focus on sustainability. With political momentum shifting away from net-zero and sustainability, those working in the space are in danger of losing motivation and hope. In this episode our panel explore their day-to-day […]
Shaping Tomorrow: collaboration drives success
In episode three of our ‘Shaping Tomorrow’ podcast, our host Clare Routledge puts the spotlight on a project the team have been working on for Volvo Group, that has seen us merge four of their pension schemes together. Joining Clare in discussion this month, are: On the latest episode, Clare commented: “We have been on […]
Shaping Tomorrow: inspiring women
Our latest ‘Shaping Tomorrow’ podcast is ready for download, as we join Client Director/host Clare Routledge for an International Women’s Day themed episode. This month Clare is joined by a number of guests all from Vidett, as we celebrate achievements, share experiences and discuss changes they’d like to see in the future. On the release […]
Shaping Tomorrow: Our podcast relaunches!
Newly renamed ‘Shaping Tomorrow’ – our podcast series is evolving. Come with us as we meet a range of pension industry experts who take a deeper dive into the relationships, ideas, discoveries and innovations that help us achieve great results. In episode one of our reimagined series, you’ll meet our new host, client director Clare […]
Trustee Talk: defined benefit endgame with Clare Routledge
This month, client director Clare Routledge caught up with Asset TV’s Sam Rossiter, ready to discuss defined benefit (DB) pension schemes, and their journey to endgame. Commenting on the latest episode, Clare said “With record levels of DB surpluses come decisions for trustees on how to use those surpluses. In this edition of Trustee Talk […]