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The key risks for Trustee Boards may not be what you think

12 Mar 2026

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We all know that the world is changing – and changing more quickly than ever. Everywhere we look we see evidence of this – geopolitics, climate change, AI are just three areas where the status quo is not what it was a year or even a month ago. How can Trustee Boards address such significant change? In this case study by Amanda Cullen, we shine a light on what worked well when working with a Trustee Board on their strategic thinking.

From overwhelmed to organised

17 Feb 2026

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Adam 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

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As 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

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Muse 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

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Do 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

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What 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.

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