In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. In this episode: the Pensions Minister continues to ring the bell for consolidation; an update from the FCA; good news from the PPF; the actuaries draw swords; Rachel Reeves has little to say; and buy-out beckons.   To listen to more episodes of HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: all episodes   To listen to episodes of our other podcast series, HL PensionsPod, click here: HL PensionsPod: all episodes   Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/101861071/feed/posts/   Authored by the Pensions team.

In this episode of HL PensionsPod, Senior Associates Jade Rigby and Amol Chalisgaonkar explore tokenisation – a term that is cropping up more frequently in discussions with trustees and advisers. Put simply, tokenisation is the process of converting or representing ownership rights in real world assets into digital tokens, and it has the potential to offer numerous benefits within the pensions industry. To help listeners navigate this area, the discussion provides an introduction to the digital assets space and explains the key concepts, terminology and processes needed to understand and capitalise on this development.   To listen to more episodes of HL PensionsPod, click here:  HL PensionsPod: all episodes   To listen to more episodes of our other podcast series, HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: all episodes   Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/101861071/feed/posts/

In this episode of HL PensionsPod, Senior Associate Amol Chalisgaonkar is joined by Annabelle Hardiman, Trustee Director and Head of Professional Corporate Sole Trustee services at Independent Governance Group. Together, they discuss the DWP’s consultation on strengthening trustee governance, with a particular focus on its application to professional trusteeship. The conversation highlights how potential conflicts of interest arise and are managed, and how trustees balance their legal duties with scheme members’ expectations, providing insight into the complexities and best practices of modern pension scheme governance. A link to the consultation can be found here. To listen to more episodes of HL PensionsPod, click here:  HL PensionsPod: all episodes To listen to more episodes of our other podcast series, HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: all episodes Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/101861071/feed/posts/

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. In this episode: a helpful case for trustees from the Ombudsman and several bits of news on the changing shape of UK pensions.   To listen to more episodes of HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: all episodes   To listen to episodes of our other podcast series, HL PensionsPod, click here: HL PensionsPod: all episodes   Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/101861071/feed/posts/

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. In this episode: transfer changes on the horizon; guidance on value for money; developments on investments; and WASPI women dealt a blow.   To listen to more episodes of HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: all episodes   To listen to episodes of our other podcast series, HL PensionsPod, click here: HL PensionsPod: all episodes   Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/101861071/feed/posts/

In this episode of HL PensionsPod, Partners Katie Banks and Edward Brown look at the year ahead for the pensions industry. They delve into the changing nature of pension scheme trusteeship, changes to IHT, guided retirement and targeted support, scaling up, Virgin Media, upcoming cases and surplus. While there is an embarrassment of riches in the ever-changing pensions landscape, we hope this discussion provides a useful update on what to expect in 2026.   To listen to more episodes of HL PensionsPod, click here:  HL PensionsPod: all episodes   To listen to more episodes of our other podcast series, HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: all episodes   Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/101861071/feed/posts/

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. In this episode: the PRA’s most recent views on the bulk-annuity market; the shift in Gilt yields; the SPP’s thoughts on collective defined contribution schemes; and a warning to any rouge investment advisors out there.   To listen to more episodes of HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: all episodes To listen to episodes of our other podcast series, HL PensionsPod, click here: HL PensionsPod: all episodes Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/101861071/feed/posts/

In this special episode, Dusseldorf-based partner Dr. Andreas von Falck sits down with Julian Adamson, MD of Adamson & Partners, for a conversation about leadership, advocacy, and life at the top of patent litigation. From his upbringing and career journey to mentorship, resilience, and what comes next, Andreas reflects on the experiences that have shaped both the lawyer and the leader. This episode first featured as part of the Adamson & Partners Leadership Series.

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. In this episode: mineworkers receive more than a sack of coal this Christmas; Aviva announces a solution to the “problem” of surplus; LCP has the crystal ball out on bulk annuity transactions; the DWP consult on trustee standards; and the Pensions Regulator wants to hear views on collective defined contribution schemes.   To listen to more episodes of HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: all episodes   To listen to episodes of our other podcast series, HL PensionsPod, click here: HL PensionsPod: all episodes   Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/101861071/feed/posts/

In our first episode of 2026, Stella Bliss, Ingrid Stables, and Lucy Redman talk you through the legal changes coming this year, both in terms of new legislation - including the Renters’ Rights Act, changes to upwards only rent reviews, and yet more changes to the law of leasehold – and cases coming before the courts, as well as the Law Commission’s plans for reform.