Insights

We are pleased to announce the publication of our Quarter 2 2026 Insights, bringing together key developments and commentary from the past quarter. This edition explores a wide range of topical issues, including: analysis from the Pensions Regulator on the evolution of occupational defined benefit schemes; key messages on Pensions Dashboards; guidance from PASA on digital administration; the impact of the Data Use and Access Act 2025 on pension schemes; de-risking journey management; and practical steps to strengthen trustee–administrator relationships. We also highlight key items for trustee agendas, alongside the latest industry news.

Please find here HPW’s Investment Market Review of the first quarter of 2026.

We are pleased to announce the publication of our Quarter 1 2026 Insights, bringing together key developments and commentary from the past quarter. This edition covers a wide range of topical issues, including the Autumn Budget and the cap on salary sacrifice, the Pension Schemes Bill, dashboards updates, new administration standards guidance and the latest DWP consultation on trustee standards and digital governance. You’ll also find insights on value for money proposals, data quality and market oversight, the growing role of AI in administration, key agenda items for trustees and broader industry news shaping the pensions landscape.

Three years after the 2022 gilt crisis, UK DB schemes are in stronger funding positions with more resilient, lower-leverage LDI strategies. Action: Trustees should review liquidity and collateral frameworks to ensure they remain robust and aligned with long-term funding goals.

Pensions Age Feature: UK Pension Challenges