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Martin Richmond

Martin Richmond

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Martin Richmond is reporter at Professional Pensions. He joined the organisation in March 2022 from Practical Law. He began his career in journalism working as an editorial assistant for Communications International Group in 2015 working across their collection of publications including Pharmacy Magazine. He completed a BA in History at the University of Essex in 2013. After graduating from his undergraduate degree, he completed his Master’s Degree in Journalism at Brunel University in 2014. Outside of work, Martin is a big cinephile. He loves going to the cinema and reviewing films. He also enjoys watching sports, especially football.

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Articles by Martin Richmond

Pension Schemes Bill announced in the King's Speech

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Pension Schemes Bill announced in the King's Speech

New legislation announced after 2024 state opening of parliament

clock 17 July 2024 • 2 min read
Rise in DB schemes providing members with financial advice

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Rise in DB schemes providing members with financial advice

Two-fifths of members were provided with fully paid-for advice

clock 11 July 2024 • 3 min read
DB transfer activity falls to lowest point in six months

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DB transfer activity falls to lowest point in six months

XPS finds transfer activity levels have hit record lows

clock 23 May 2024 • 1 min read
Labour plans pensions review if party takes power

Pensions

Labour plans pensions review if party takes power

Part of party’s plans to ‘reinvigorate’ UK’s capital markets

clock 01 February 2024 • 3 min read
Savers recoup over £38m in overpaid pensions tax in Q4 2023

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Savers recoup over £38m in overpaid pensions tax in Q4 2023

Total amount of overpaid tax paid out since 2015 is approaching £1.2bn

clock 25 January 2024 • 2 min read
DB transfer volumes at five-year low despite rising values

Pensions

DB transfer volumes at five-year low despite rising values

XPS finds transfer activity hit record lows despite recovering transfer values

clock 22 January 2024 • 2 min read
The Pensions Regulator staff launch fresh round of strike action over pay

Regulation

The Pensions Regulator staff launch fresh round of strike action over pay

Regulator ‘disappointed’ as PCS union members begin fresh strike today

clock 11 January 2024 • 2 min read
DB transfer values fall to lowest levels in over one year

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DB transfer values fall to lowest levels in over one year

Transfer values dipped below £150,000 due to an increase in gilt yields

clock 27 November 2023 • 2 min read
Autumn Statement 23: Chancellor unveils plan for DC consolidation

Pensions

Autumn Statement 23: Chancellor unveils plan for DC consolidation

Jeremy Hunt unveils plan to take forward Mansion House reforms

clock 22 November 2023 • 1 min read
Nearly half of savers over 50 lack awareness about annuities

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Nearly half of savers over 50 lack awareness about annuities

One in five say retirees with annuities at risk of running out of money

clock 19 September 2023 • 2 min read
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