The future for professional trustees and their schemes
At the end of May, I had the pleasure and privilege to speak at Professional Pensions Live. The discussion centred on the future of trusteeship, a topic that has come up frequently since I joined Vidett. The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has set out a vision for the future and I am encouraged by its direction. […]
ESG governance for smaller pension schemes: learning from the big players
As the government appears to ease its commitment to net-zero targets, environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations remain at the forefront of pension scheme planning, strategy, and reporting requirements. The landscape of pension scheme governance has transformed significantly in recent years, with ESG considerations often taking centre stage. While larger pension schemes are now obligated […]
Rising Star Awards 2023: finalists announced!
The finals for this year’s Rising Star Awards have been released, and once again it’s fantastic news for Vidett, with two of the team in contention! This year there are 14 categories designed to celebrate all of the talent in our pensions industry. The first of our nominees – Shay Owode is up for ‘Rising […]
Women in Pensions Awards 2023: shortlist revealed!
The shortlist of nominees for the 6th annual Women in Pensions Awards has been published, and it’s very good reading for our Vidett colleagues! With organisations and individuals nominated across 18 categories, and over 600 completed entry forms received this year; it’s great news for no less than three of the team, with Catherine Williams up […]
Women in Pensions Awards 2023: nominees revealed!
The shortlist of nominees for the 6th annual Women in Pensions Awards has been published and it’s good news for Vidett! We’re delighted to have five members of the Vidett team nominated for the awards, which are taking place at the Hilton London Bankside on Thursday 16 November. Aimee Denham is nominated for the ‘Trustee […]
After the pandemic: How are trustee board meetings working now?
Vidett Associate Director Kerry McDermott has been speaking to Professional Pensions about how trustee board meetings have changed over the past few years. In the piece with Jasmine Urquhart, Kerry discusses the changes she has seen since the world was shaken by the global pandemic back in 2020. Commenting on the piece, Kerry added: “It […]
Naomi L’Estrange: Women in Pensions
Our Co-Chief Executive, Naomi L’Estrange, recently spoke to Professional Pensions for a piece on women in the pensions sector. In the article, Jasmine Urquhart spoke to various women about their careers in and views of the industry. Naomi focused on diversity on boards and the gender pension gap. To read the full article, please visit […]