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From overwhelmed to organised
17 Feb 2026
MusingsAdam Barker, Project Manager and Muse Advisory, talks about finding clarity, purpose and controls in a crowded project landscape. The consequences of being overwhelmed are real higher costs, lost time, resourcing uncertainty, and rising risk. But they are not permanent. With shared language, consistent tools and focused support, organisations can move from reaction to control.
Our team shares their top hints and tips when managing an endgame journey
17 Feb 2026
MusingsAs Project Managers and Pensions Managers, we’ve supported many schemes through their endgame journeys, from the initial strategy and planning through to eventual wind-up. Our team share their top tips for keeping things moving in an effective way, during a project that can last several years.
Press Release
12 Dec 2025
MusingsMuse Advisory, the director-owned and independent pensions specialist expands its administration provider and adviser review and selection service with the hire of Susan Sinclair. Read the press release.
Private markets within DC schemes: Is the market ready?
11 Dec 2025
MusingsDo private market investments in DC create new governance challenges for Trustees and providers? Paul Armitage, DC lead, looks at the advantages and some of the challenges in private markets, where undertaking quality due diligence has never been more important. Whilst the asset class isn’t new, successful deployment in DC still has many unanswered questions. Do private market investments create new governance challenges for Trustees and providers? What should Trustees do when looking at private markets?
What’s on the horizon?
10 Dec 2025
MusingsWhat might 2026 bring us in the world of pensions? Ian McQuade, CEO shares his thoughts on what’s been happening in the pensions industry during 2025 and looks ahead to what 2026 may bring. Governance is near the top of everyone’s agenda given the pace of change across the industry and with this in mind, Ian looks at the commercialisation of professional trusteeship and the evolving administration market.
Pensions administration consulting and oversight - The art of a good administration report
10 Dec 2025
MusingsThe reporting provided in administrator stewardship reports is often extensive, but how useful is that information? What makes for meaningful pensions administration insight? What measures are important, especially for member engagement? One of the primary functions of an administration stewardship report is to provide assurance that controls are in place and operating as intended. Jo Fellowes, who oversees our administration provider review and selection service, looks at the role of SLA targets, examples of measures to drive member engagement and what makes meaningful insight into the administration service.
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