Effective pensions administration is crucial for ensuring accurate record-keeping, timely benefit payments, and a seamless member experience. With increasing regulatory demands, advancements in technology, and heightened member expectations, the role of administration has never been more critical.

This session will explore the latest challenges and innovations in pensions administration, from data quality and automation to regulatory compliance and member communication. Industry experts will share insights on best practices, key risks, and how schemes can future-proof their administration processes to meet evolving demands.

Martyn Phillips

Spence & Partners

Risk Transfer Lead

For smaller DB schemes—those with up to £175m in assets or 1,000 members—the journey to an effective endgame strategy presents unique challenges and opportunities. Whether targeting buyout, low-dependency, or consolidation, trustees and sponsors must navigate a rapidly evolving landscape to secure members’ benefits while ensuring cost efficiency.

This session offers a taster of the PMI Endgame Solutions event in London on 17th September, providing key insights tailored specifically for smaller schemes. Experts will discuss the practical steps for de-risking, insurer and consolidator appetite for smaller transactions, and alternative strategies beyond buyout.

As pension schemes embrace digital transformation, they also face growing threats from cyberattacks and pension fraud. From data breaches to ransomware and sophisticated scams targeting members, the risks are evolving rapidly. Trustees, administrators, and sponsors must stay ahead of emerging threats while ensuring compliance with regulatory expectations.

This breakout session will explore the latest cybersecurity risks facing pension schemes, practical steps for strengthening defences, and how to protect member data and assets from fraudsters. Experts will share real-world case studies, regulatory insights, and best practices to enhance scheme resilience in an increasingly digital world.

In recent years, the dominance of the U.S. dollar in global currency reserves has been in decline, and the price of gold has surged to unprecedented levels, currently topping $3,000 per ounce. This dramatic shift raises critical questions for pension schemes: What is the future of safe haven assets, and how can schemes incorporate them into their investment strategies to diversify and better manage risk?

This session will explore the changing landscape of global reserves, focusing on the rise of gold and other alternative safe haven assets. Experts will discuss how these developments could offer pension schemes valuable opportunities for diversification, inflation protection, and stability in uncertain times. We’ll examine the practicalities of integrating gold into a portfolio, alongside other potential safe havens, and how these assets might align with long-term pension goals.

With the Pension Schemes Bill 2025 set to reshape the UK pensions landscape, this concise update session will provide a clear overview of the latest developments, key regulatory changes, and what they mean for pension schemes, trustees, and employers. A leading expert will break down the bill’s progress, including small pots consolidation, the Value for Money (VFM) framework, DB superfunds, and governance updates. Attendees will gain practical insights on upcoming compliance requirements and the steps they need to take to prepare. This session is ideal for trustees, scheme managers, HR professionals, and industry stakeholders looking for a timely and actionable update.

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations continue to reshape the pensions landscape, with new regulations, reporting requirements, and member expectations driving change. This session will explore the latest developments in ESG, including the evolving regulatory landscape, investment trends, and how schemes can integrate sustainability into their strategies while balancing fiduciary responsibilities.

Join industry experts as they discuss the practical implications of ESG for trustees, pension managers, and asset managers, highlighting real-world case studies and forward-looking insights.