In our final episode of the series, Jacob Shah and Laasya Shekaran speak to Charlotte O’Leary, CEO of Pensions for Purpose.  She gives us a great insight into the assumptions we currently make in the world of investing that we need to challenge.  

Before this discussion, we reflect on our highlights over the series so far – discussing some of our favourite topics that were covered.  We also have a call for action for listeners to let us know if there are any key topics they want covered in our next series!

S5 Ep.22: Challenging Assumptions with Charlotte O Leary

This week we talk to Lara Palmer and Simon Coomber from LCP about climate change and the protection gap within the insurance market, in particular looking at what actions we can take. We discuss: 

•	Pledges institutional investors are making to encourage the UK Government to take action on climate change.
•	The rising concern about the protection gap and poverty premium within insurance and how climate change may worsen these issues further.
•	Latest developments on scenario analysis for climate change.

S5 Ep. 6 - Climate change and the insurance protection gap

On 29th January, the Chancellor announced ambitious plans to unlock £160bn of DB pension scheme surpluses to benefit employers, scheme members and the UK's economy. This follows our extensive industry work over recent years, advocating that strong DB schemes can better serve their members, their sponsors and the UK economy.

In this special episode, David Fairs and Steve Webb are joined by Michelle Wright, Partner and Head of Pensions Strategy at LCP, to get you up to speed with some of our thinking on these plans and the Government's growth agenda.

We cover:
• What the reaction has been across the pension world – how are trustees vs corporates viewing this?
• What will be going on in Whitehall at the moment
• TPR’s role in all of this and how the proposals fit with the DB Funding code
• How crucial these plans are to the Government’s growth plans

Register for the webinar: https://www.lcp.com/en/events/making-sense-of-the-chancellors-ambitious-plans-for-db-schemes

Special episode: The Chancellor's ambitious plans for DB schemes

Welcome to Beyond Curious with LCP, our podcast that explores the big questions of tomorrow. We bring a fresh take on the innovations and trends that are shaping the business world and beyond – from AI to Gen Z. Join us on the journey and discover actionable insights and ideas from a range of industry experts.

The first season kicks off with AI, addressing the opportunities and challenges transforming the way we do business day-to-day.

In season 2, we connect with CEOs and founders across different sectors to deep dive into the journeys, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped today's industry leaders. From the boardroom to breakthroughs, join us as we unlock the secrets to success.

In season 3, we explore perspectives on a turbulent pensions landscape with key individuals in the industry – from government officials and regulators to major schemes.

In season 4, we explore the demographic forces shaping our future – from population health and life expectancy to migration and fertility.

Special episode: The Chancellor's ambitious plans for DB schemes

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