Always forward-thinking
Our commitment is to support our members and partners in creating better retirement outcomes by leading the way in industry innovation and development. By fostering continuous learning, professional growth and leadership, we empower our members to drive meaningful improvements and ensure sustainable, high-quality pension outcomes for the future.
Leading and driving thought leadership
To support this goal, we are developing a Global Innovation Centre to highlight and bring together UK and international insights and innovations. This centre will facilitate thought leadership and collaboration, igniting new ideas and solutions that will ultimately benefit pension scheme members, society and the planet.
Preparing the next generation
We will continue to ensure that future professionals and leaders in our industry have the technical and the leadership skills necessary to deliver high-quality, transformational pension fund management that adapts to and supports the financial needs of members throughout their lifetimes.
Shaping the future of pension outcomes
We will continue to collaborate with our members, stakeholders and Westminster to influence and enhance policies and practices, ensuring sustainable and better outcomes for scheme members.
Responding quickly to a changing world
We continually strive to improve practices within workplace pensions to help build better financial wellness. By setting ambitious standards and building a trusted pensions environment, we support our members in delivering better retirement outcomes and improved financial wellness for today and tomorrow.
Focusing on member-centric solutions
Scheme members are at the heart of our mission. We will continue to support the industry in developing solutions that adapt to the realities of living longer, retiring later and our multicultural society – actively promoting a lifetime savings model that meets these evolving needs.
Empowering informed decisions
We believe it’s crucial for scheme members to engage in planning their financial future. We will collaborate with and encourage our members, partners and stakeholders to develop innovative and effective strategies that empower scheme members to make informed decisions about their choices up to and at retirement.
Promoting excellence and inclusivity
We will promote best practices and standards within the pensions industry, prioritising ESG and fostering diverse thinking and inclusive practices.
We are committed to your success
We are dedicated to our members’ success. Through education, guidance and creating opportunities, we will continue to support career progression and the success of our industry partners. We will champion your personal growth, staying relevant to your present needs and preparing you for the future.
Promoting education and qualifications
We will build on our reputation as the leader in pensions education and qualifications – championing our PMI Pathway professional career routes, ensuring they remain relevant for our students, pension schemes and employers for the future.
Leading source of knowledge and information
We will gather the best and most relevant knowledge and information to keep our members updated and informed, supporting continuous professional and personal growth.
Actively facilitating partnership and community
We are committed to building inclusive communities that unite a diverse spectrum of professionals from across the industry. Our goal is to support and share best practices, encourage robust debate, foster collaboration, and deliver innovative change.
Champion professional standards
We will continue to lead, champion, and promote the importance of professional standards, positioning our members and accredited trustees as trusted and respected.
What does the Pensions Management Institute (PMI) do?
We support individuals and organisations through qualifications, training, and thought leadership in pensions and retirement benefits. We educate pension professionals, we empower tomorrow’s pension leaders, we enable better saver outcomes.
Who is the Pensions Management Institute (PMI)?
The PMI is the UK's leading professional body dedicated to supporting and developing experts who manage UK pension schemes. Our members represent and lead in every aspect of pension management, ensuring the best possible outcomes for scheme members.
What does the PMI do?
We provide education, professional development and industry insights to help pensions professionals excel. Our work promotes high standards and best practices across the pensions sector through accredited professional and lay trusteeship, webinars, events, training, qualifications and more.
Who can join the PMI?
Anyone with an interest in pensions can join the PMI, whether you're starting out, working in pensions administration, HR or finance, or already in the industry. We offer membership levels for all career stages.
Is the PMI a regulatory body?
No. The PMI is a professional institute, not a regulator. We support the industry through education and standards, while regulatory oversight is handled by bodies like The Pensions Regulator (TPR). The PMI, however, is an Awarding Body, regulated by Ofqual.
How does the PMI support the pensions industry?
We promote high standards for the industry through advocacy and expert commentary, provide quality education, and support all professionals. We educate pension professionals, we empower tomorrow’s pension leaders, we enable better saver outcomes
Does the PMI work with government or regulators?
Yes. We regularly engage with government bodies and regulators to contribute to policy and industry development.
What is the PMI’s stance on pensions policy?
We publish thought leadership, policy papers and consultation responses to help shape a sustainable pensions future. We are not a lobbying body: our aim is to be a trusted, expert voice in pensions—supporting government, regulators and the wider industry to develop and implement effective and sustainable policy, informed by the real-world expertise of PMI members. For more, please go here: www.pensions-pmi.org.uk/resources/consultation-responses
How do I keep informed with the PMI?
PMI members stay up to date through regular newsletters, publications like Pensions Aspects Magazine and Technical News, webinars, newsletters and the MyPMI portal. Members can also join special interest groups and attend industry events to stay connected and informed as part of their continuous professional development.
As a non-member, you can subscribe to our marketing communication for paid opportunities to attend our events and webinars.