Pension power what policy shifts mean for UK business leaders
Sponsored by now:pensions
The UK Government is placing increasing focus on how pension funds are invested – encouraging schemes to direct more capital into UK-based opportunities like infrastructure, private markets and homegrown businesses. This shift could have significant implications for employers – from scheme governance and investment strategy to member communications and risk management.
At the same time, many pension providers are setting Net Zero targets, citing climate risk as a material financial concern. These developments are reshaping how schemes assess long-term returns – and how they report on performance to trustees, employers and members.
Join pension experts now:pensions for a practical discussion on:
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What the government's latest policy direction means for UK businesses
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How pension investment trends may affect your scheme and its governance
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How climate considerations are influencing fund manager decisions
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The commercial opportunities and risks that directors should be aware of
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How to ensure your scheme is aligned with evolving expectations - without adding unnecessary complexity
This sessions is for business leaders who want to stay informed, meet their obligations, and explore how pension strategy could align with broader business goals.
Speakers
Lizzy Holliday, Public Affairs and Policy Director
Lizzy Holliday is the Public Affairs and Policy Director for now:pensions. Her background includes over 15 years’ experience as a professional policy maker – working both in Government and with a leading industry body.
At the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Lizzy led numerous policy areas including significant policy changes to private pensions. Similarly, during a period of secondment to the Pension Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA), she oversaw the delivery and implementation of the Retirement Living Standards, and PLSA’s policy consultation and final recommendations on pension decumulation which have informed current DWP policy.
Lizzy is part of the PLSA’s Policy Board, and interim chair of the PLSA Master Trust Committee.
Martyn James, Director of Investment
Martyn James is the Director of Investment for now:pensions. He is responsible for leading the investment strategy for the business, with a focus on improving returns and retirement outcomes for its members and enhancing the sustainability characteristics of the portfolio.
Prior to joining now:pensions in April 2024, Martyn spent 22 years at Mercer, most recently as a Partner within Mercer’s UK DC business, but also with a recent two and a half year secondment leading Mercer’s Wealth (Pensions and Investments) business in Latin America.
Sponsors
Now: Pensions Ltd
now:pensions is an award-winning UK workplace pension provider. We look after the pension savings of millions of members on behalf of tens of thousands of employers from a wide range of industries.
We have a clear mission – to help everyone save for a more financially secure future. We’re dedicated to helping our members make the most of their pension savings and get a retirement they can enjoy. And, we’re fighting for a fairer pension system that benefits everyone. By highlighting pension inequalities and campaigning for change, we’re helping more pension savers get the kind of retirement they want.
We are the UK's third largest auto enrolment pension provider by number of members.
now:pensions is part of the Cardano Group. Cardano Group is a market leader in providing risk and investment management services designed to make pension outcomes more stable and robust.
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