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The Vidett team are frequent contributors to industry articles, debate and events – all rounded up below with links to make it easy to learn more.
James Double – The changing world of DC
(event, 25 September 2023)
James joined an expert panel to discuss defined contribution (DC) investment strategy. Hosted by Professional Pensions’ Jonathan Stapleton; the roundtable looked at key investment trends in the DC investment space, the extent to which the industry needs to reinvent defaults in the pre-retirement space, and the ongoing implementation of ESG in DC.
Martin Collins – Delivering positive social outcomes from fixed income investing
(event, 11 September 2023)
In July, Martin joined Professional Pensions panel of experts to look at how schemes can balance social outcomes, financial return and liquidity in fixed income investments.
Kat Gruenewald and Duncan Willsher – A juggling act
(article, 05 September 2023)
Kat and Duncan have been speaking to Maggie Williams from Pensions Age. In her article, she looks to explore what lies ahead for pensions governance, for both defined benefit (DB) and defined contribution (DC) pension schemes.
Donray Rae and Kate Leigh – Promoting Diverse Career Backgrounds in Pensions
(article, 30 August 2023)
Speaking to Jasmine Urquart of Professional Pensions on diverse career backgrounds; the piece takes a closer look at how diversity of skills and background, can contribute positively to the experience of staff in the pensions industry.
Martin Collins – LDI with Professional Pensions
(event, 15 August 2023)
Martin and a guest panel discuss how investment strategies have changed in light of last year’s gilts crisis, and how schemes are changing their portfolios and approaches to liquidity as a result.
Naomi L’Estrange – Clare College’s 50th Anniversary
(feature, 31 July 2023)
As part of Clare College’s 50th anniversary celebrating co-education, the University of Cambridge’s second oldest college, caught up with their former law pupil and our Co-Chief Executive, Naomi L’Estrange.
Becky Wood – Preparing for Buy-in and Buyout
(podcast, 26 July 2023)
Becky joined Shoosmiths to record their podcast on the issues of preparing for buy-in and buyout. Tune in to hear their discussions, including recent risk transfer market experiences, common issues encountered, and tips on transacting in a busy market.
Martin Collins – Risk Management with Pensions Age
(article, 11 July 2023)
UK pension schemes may have felt a long way removed from the recent turmoil in US banking, but the knock-on effects have been felt much closer to home. Martin Collins contributes to this piece from reporter Nick Reeve.
Mark Cliff – Pension Fund Forum with Asset TV
(webinar, 14 June 2023)
Mark joined Asset TV to talk fiduciary management (FM). In the interview with Mark Colgate, they touched on areas including past experiences with FM, obstacles encountered, solutions they explored and decisions they made.
Duncan Willsher – Trustee Talk with Asset TV
(video, 9 June 2023)
Taking part in Asset TV’s new ‘Trustee Talk’ series, Duncan answered a quick Q&A with Sam Rossiter, covering the liability-driven investment crisis, collective defined contribution and fiduciary management.
Stuart Walters, Gillian Graham and Fizza Qasim – Mallowstreet
(article, 23 May 2023)
The growing trend in companies outsourcing pension roles externally is the topical issue covered in this piece by Sandra Wolf, Editor at Mallowstreet. It looks at the benefits and disadvantages of taking such action, with comments from several members of the Vidett team.
To read the article in full, please click here.
Curtis Mitchell and Duncan Willsher – Professional Pensions Live
(presentation, 24 May 2023)
Curtis and Duncan joined forces to host a session at PP Live, entitled ‘Cracking the Code’, where they used a case study to show how even very well governed pension schemes need to do work to crack TPR’s new General Code of Practice. Professional Pensions’ Martin Richmond covered the session, picking out the key takeaways.
To read the piece, please click here.
Gerald Wellesley – Aviva Investors: Illiquids in DC (webinar, 3 May 2023)
In the session hosted by Heather Brown (Aviva Investors), Gerald was joined on the panel by Mark Meiklejon (Aviva Investors) and Stephen Budge (LCP). They discussed the recent government response on broadening the investment opportunities of defined contribution (DC) schemes, value for money frameworks and investing in illiquids.
To view the webinar, follow this link.
Duncan Willsher – XPS Pensions: Fiduciary Management (webinar, 27 April 2023)
Reflecting back on 2022, this webinar casts a spotlight on how fiduciary managers (FMs) were handed the reins of many pension schemes’ investments and how they handled the liability driven investment liquidity crisis.
To watch the webinar, please click here.
Kevin Clark – Taking the leap in delivering value
(article, 12 April 2023)
Kevin takes a closer look at the DWP’s Value For Money framework and the key role employers will play in driving value for members. Reflecting on the piece, Kevin commented: “I’m passionate about the critical part value for members plays in enabling our clients’ scheme members plan for an adequate retirement. With over 22.6m employees in a workplace pension, it’s never been more important to get this right.”
To view the Pensions Age article, please click here.
