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Are you planning for your endgame? If so, you might want to put your scheme governance under the microscope…

3 Jul 2023

Musings

Almost every day brings another announcement in the pensions press where a pension scheme has insured some, or all, of its benefits. There are quotes about the effort that has gone into securing the deal, along with a long list of advisers involved in making it happen. Whilst it’s not talked about in the laudatory and congratulatory press releases, governance is key to making sure that a pension scheme is successful in achieving its endgame.

Jo Fellowes

Client Director

Why do trustee boards use outsourced pension management?

3 Jul 2023

Musings

Has the role of pensions managers become a last man standing role? With DB schemes heading into decline, but regulatory requirements increasing, how can trustee boards deliver robust and compliant pensions management? Here are some of the key benefits of having outsourced pensions management.

Blinded by the lights: How Trustee Boards keep pension schemes efficient and secure is changing, but some things never change

3 Jul 2023

Musings

As cyber steals the headlines on pensions admin, how can trustee boards balance the urgent issues with the important to make sure they’re getting the best possible value and service from their third party administrator? See our thoughts on key areas for consideration to help maintain focus.

Getting ready for the Code - Continuity and contingency planning

2 Feb 2023

Musings

The eighth article in our Muse series Getting ready for the Code, is a practical look at continuity and contingency planning, how to plan for and respond when things go wrong.

Rosanne Corbett

Client Director

Getting Ready for the Code - Risk management function and internal audit

15 Aug 2022

Musings

The seventh article in our Muse series Getting ready for the Code, is a brief look at how the risk management function can add value to your scheme, and the potential value of independent sources of assurance on controls, such as internal audit.

Getting Ready for the Code - Reviewing the ESOG

22 Jun 2022

Musings

The sixth article in our Muse series Getting ready for the Code, is a short practical look at how to get the most out of your ESOG review.

Getting Ready for the Code - Effective Reporting

24 May 2022

Musings

The fifth article in our Muse series Getting ready for the Code, is a practical look at how to get the most out of your risk and control reporting.

Rosanne Corbett

Client Director

Pensions Dashboards; how to make best use of the reset

15 May 2022

Musings

Whilst the Pension Dashboard Programme is being reset, there is a great opportunity to get ahead. All schemes will have to connect, and if you delay now, you will find yourself in a queue, rushing to complete the work as the final deadline approaches. That will cost more and increase the chances of upsetting TPR. In this article, we have set out some ideas for making the most of the time afforded by the reset.

Jo Fellowes

Client Director

Getting Ready for the Code - Sources of assurance

21 Apr 2022

Musings

The fourth article in our Muse series Getting ready for the Code, is a a practical look at your sources of assurance.

Jo Fellowes

Client Director

Getting ready for the Code - Understanding your controls and their effectiveness

8 Mar 2022

Musings

The third article in our Muse series Getting ready for the Code, is a practical look at understanding your controls and their effectiveness.

Emma Rogers

Senior Consultant

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Tammy King

Head of People
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Cindy Dadier

Business Manager
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Geoff Francis

Senior Consultant
Rosanne Corbett

Rosanne Corbett

Client Director
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Mark Dallaway

Senior Associate
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Danuta Nott

Business Support Manager
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Antonella Sferrino

Associate
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Lindsay Hawkins

Director
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Alan Simpson

Financial Controller
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Kneale Jefferis

Administrator
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Ellie Rowe

Consultant
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Hamida Dadd

Analyst
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Aliza Bashir

Analyst
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Margs Harvey

Business Administrator
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Claire Wallis

Consultant
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Ian McQuade

CEO
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Evalinde Eelens

Associate
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Robert Plumb

Senior Associate
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Liza Sinclair

Senior Consultant
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Reece Eley

Analyst
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Stacy O’Sullivan

Senior Consultant
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Tom Oakley

Consultant
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Jo Fellowes

Client Director
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Daniel Jacobson

Senior Consultant
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Hana Bailey

Senior Consultant
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Steve Hammer

Trustee Secretary
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Barry Mack

Director
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Amanda Cullen

Associate
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Emma Rogers

Senior Consultant
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Emma Beard

Senior Consultant
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Anne Kershaw

Associate Director
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Pamjit Virdi

Consultant

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