April 2022 – Focusing on DC outcomes

In this podcast you will hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Aon’s Ricky Marsh.

This month Ricky is joined by Aon’s Steven Leigh to discuss the increasing focus on adequacy and outcomes for DC schemes, including actions DC schemes can take to improve outcomes for their members.

Further information:
Aon’s 2022 DC Pension Scheme and Financial Wellbeing Survey [https://www.aon.com/unitedkingdom/retirement-investment/defined-contribution/defined-contribution-pension-survey-2022.aspx]

Register for Aon’s 2022 Pension Conference Series:
- In Person [https://meetings.aon.com/event/7e0541c0-9e73-4afb-b559-9bf8e9233cbe/summary?rt=DyMRTa7fjkqn-rfM8Uy06Q]
- Virtual [https://meetings.aon.com/event/7e0541c0-9e73-4afb-b559-9bf8e9233cbe/websitePage:3f2ec8de-1809-4fd9-ad92-79f291fdb845?rt=yRDTbzTlMkmX2rBWKpwoZg]

Register for webinar on Smaller Bulk Annuity Transfers [https://contact.aon.com/SmallerBulkAnnuityTransfers?elqTrackId=AAD91A83C6B1BF8A0DDC8FABC25AB7F9&elq=999f3db89ded496a9fe12f6b9be980e8&elqaid=22665&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=7681]

Episode 37 – Aon Retirement Podcast – April 2022

August 2022 – Focusing on default investment strategies for DC members

In this podcast you will hear the key pensions news from the last month summarised by Aon’s Ricky Marsh.

This month Ricky is joined by Aon’s Joanna Sharples to discuss default investment strategies for DC members, with a particular focus on the approach taken to this in Aon’s DC MasterTrust.

Episode 41 – Aon Retirement Podcast – August 2022

July 2023 – Focusing on the gender pensions gap

In this podcast you will hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Aon’s Ricky Marsh.

This month Ricky is joined by Karina Klimaszewski and Alex Hadonou to discuss the gender pensions gap, including insights into what causes the gap and actions that could be taken to address it.

Further information:

Register for Aon’s Wealth Insights Investment Conference: [https://contact.aon.com/AON_WEALTH_INSIGHTS_CONFERENCE]

Watch the recording of Aon’s Annual Funding Statement webinar: [https://www.aon.com/unitedkingdom/retirement-investment/defined-benefit-pensions/webinar-2023-annual-funding-statement]

Watch the recording of Aon’s Member Options webinar: [https://www.aon.com/unitedkingdom/retirement-investment/defined-benefit-pensions/webinar-supporting-members-2023-and-beyond]

Episode 49 – Aon Retirement Podcast – July 2023

DC Investment with Joanna Sharples

Gareth Jones is joined by Joanna Sharples, Chief Investment Officer for DC Solutions, to discuss recent and expected developments in DC investment, following the King’s Speech. Joanna also reflects on her role as Chief Investment Officer, the role for responsible investments in DC portfolios and supporting members after retirement.

For UK Professional Clients Only

Nothing in this podcast should be treated as an authoritative statement of the law on any particular aspect or in any specific case. It should not be taken as financial advice and action should not be taken as a result of this podcast alone. Aon Investments Limited is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England & Wales No. 4396810.

Investment Podcast - DC Investment with Joanna Sharples, Chief Investment Officer

Institutional investors are working hard to navigate uncertainty in the economy, investment markets and, of course, government policy.  In times like this, more sophisticated and confident approaches to risk management and embracing innovation are needed.

In the first of Aon’s Investment Insights Podcast, and direct from the annual PLSA Investment Conference in Edinburgh, Gareth Jones talks to Maria Johannessen, Head of UK Investment, and Paul Whelan, Co-Head of Fixed Income, about opportunities for portfolio growth.

For UK Professional Clients Only

Nothing in this podcast should be treated as an authoritative statement of the law on any particular aspect or in any specific case. It should not be taken as financial advice and action should not be taken as a result of this podcast alone. Aon Investments Limited is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Registered in England & Wales No. 4396810.

aon.com/investment

Investment Podcast - Opportunities for Growth, with Maria Johannessen and Paul Whelan

Insurers and non-profits, such as charities and endowments, are navigating a very different and uncertain economic and market environment than in previous years – and, a more active, diversified approach to managing portfolios is needed to generate growth.

Here, Gareth Jones talks to Geoff Bauer and Jennifer O’Neill about the current investment themes impacting insurers, charities, endowments and foundations – and, the strategies they should be considering at this time.

For UK Professional Clients Only

Nothing in this podcast should be treated as an authoritative statement of the law on any particular aspect or in any specific case. It should not be taken as financial advice and action should not be taken as a result of this podcast alone. Aon Investments Limited is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England & Wales No. 4396810.

Investment Podcast - Investment Opportunities for Insurer and Not-For-Profit Portfolios

October 2024 – Learnings from our 2024 DC Survey

In this podcast Aon’s John Harney and Jennifer Michele are joined by colleagues Clare Freeman and Joe Betts from Aon’s DC Pensions Team to discuss insights from our 2024 DC survey.

You will also hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Jennifer Michele and John Harney.

Further information:

Read our 2024 DC Pension Scheme Survey Results: aon.com/dcsurvey24

The FCA Consultation of the Value for Money Framework: https://www.fca.org.uk/publications/consultation-papers/cp24-16-value-for-money-framework

Listen to Aon’s Investment Insights podcast: https://soundcloud.com/investment-insights-podcast/investment-pod-july/s-hdNmUkLHzx4

Email us your topic suggestions, comments and questions to TalkToUs@aon.com

Episode 61 – Aon Retirement Podcast – October 2024

November 2024 – Pensions Dashboards: The Member Perspective

In this podcast Aon’s John Harney and Jennifer Michel are joined by colleague Paul McGlone a Partner within our retirement practice to discuss pensions dashboards and their impact on members.

You will also hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by John Harney and Jennifer Michel.

Email us your topic suggestions, comments and questions to TalkToUs@aon.com

Episode 62 – Aon Retirement Podcast – November 2024

2024 Autumn Budget

In their Fiscal Risks and Sustainability Report the Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR) baseline projection had debt to GDP rising to over 270% of GDP within the next 50 years: a level higher than the World War II peak and Japan’s elevated levels. Has Rachel Reeves done enough in the budget to address this? Are there unintended consequences of the announcements including changes to employer national insurance contributions and the proposed changes to bring unspent pensions into the inheritance tax regime? In this Budget Special Podcast: Aon Wealth’s Jennifer Michel uncovers the most important takeaways from the budget and will be asking Aon’s Head of UK Retirement Policy, Matthew Arends, Defined Contribution expert, Steven Leigh, and Head of Asset Allocation, Derry Pickford, what the implications are for pensions, financial markets, and the UK economy.

Retirement Update - 2024 Autumn Budget

December 2024 – Pensions: Present and Future

In this podcast Aon’s John Harney and Jennifer Michel are joined by journalist Charlotte Moore (who chaired of a recent Aon-hosted discussion) to reflect on the present and future of pensions.

You will also hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by John Harney and Jennifer Michel.

Watch our recent budget webinar on demand: https://aonevents5.webex.com/recordingservice/sites/aonevents5/recording/a413f248832c103d9e6b521448572ceb/playback

Learn more about Charlotte Moore: https://lotsmoore.co.uk

Email us your topic suggestions, comments and questions to TalkToUs@aon.com

Episode 63 – Aon Retirement Podcast – December 2024

February 2025 – AI & Pensions

In this podcast, Aon’s Jennifer Michel and John Harney are joined by colleagues Dominic Makemson and Rebecca Peake to discuss AI and pensions.

You will also hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Jennifer Michel and John Harney.

Register to attend our Pensions Conference Series: https://www.aon.com/pension-conference?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=org-post&utm_campaign=b_0_we__all_wlt_uk-dppr_uk_gb&utm_content=d__be&utm_term=pensions-conference-2025_org-171224

Read our Human Capital Employee Sentiment study: https://www.aon.com/en/insights/reports/employee-sentiment-study

Email us your topic suggestions, comments and questions to TalkToUs@aon.com

Episode 64 – Aon Retirement Podcast – February 2025

Gareth Jones is joined by Daniel Peters, Head of Investment Policy and Strategy, and Shelley Fryer, Associate Partner, to discuss Aon’s Zone Framework - a new approach for setting investment strategies. This episode begins with a short quiz!

 

For more information, contact:

Daniel Peters
Head of Investment Policy & Strategy
daniel.peters@aon.com

 

Shelley Fryer
Associate Partner
shelley.fryer@aon.com  

Investing in the Zone

March 2025 – OCIO, what is it?

In this podcast, Aon’s Jennifer Michel is joined by colleague and Jennifer O’Neill to discuss OCIO and explain what exactly it is.

You will also hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Jennifer Michel and John Harney.

Register to attend our Pensions Conference Series: https://www.aon.com/pension-conference?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=org-post&utm_campaign=b_0_we__all_wlt_uk-dppr_uk_gb&utm_content=d__be&utm_term=pensions-conference-2025_org-171224

Listen to the Aon Investment Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-508804918/investing-in-the-zone

Email us your topic suggestions, comments and questions to TalkToUs@aon.com  

Episode 65 – Aon Retirement Podcast – March 2025

April 2025 – Demographic trends 5 years after the first COVID lockdown

In this podcast, Aon’s Jennifer Michel and John Harney are joined by Matthew Fletcher from Aon’s Demographic Horizon’s team to discuss demographic trends 5 years on from the first COVID lockdown.

You will also hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Jennifer Michel and John Harney.

Listen to the Aon Investment Podcast: Stream Investing in the Zone by Pensions Podcast Series | Listen online for free on SoundCloud

Email us your topic suggestions, comments and questions to TalkToUs@aon.com    


Episode 66 – Aon Retirement Podcast – April 2025

May 2025 – Responsible Investment in 2025 & beyond

In this podcast Aon’s Jennifer Michel and John Harney are joined by Laasya Shekaran from Pensions for Purpose to discuss Responsible Investment in 2025 and beyond.

You will also hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Jennifer Michel and John Harney.

Further information:

Read the IFOA pensions freedoms survey: https://actuaries.org.uk/media-release/ten-years-on-from-pensions-freedoms-many-savers-still-not-accessing-advice/

Register for our upcoming Member Options and Support Webinar: https://contact.aon.com/OutlookforMemberOptions_Invite

Watch our bitesize video on what the latest tariffs could mean for markets and investors: https://players.brightcove.net/1509269527/default_default/index.html?videoId=6371785968112

Find out more about Pensions for Purpose here: https://www.pensionsforpurpose.com/

Take part in Aon’s 2025 UK Global Pension Risk Survey: https://sg.aon.nl/s3/2025-Aon-Global-Pension-Risk-Survey-UK?utm_campaign=EM_UK_WEA_SE_25O4_8711745975_UK_GLOBAL_PENSION_RISK_SURVEY_2025_invite_INTERNAL&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua

Email us your topic suggestions, comments and questions to TalkToUs@aon.com

Episode 67 – Aon Retirement Podcast – May 2025

JIn this podcast, Aon’s Jennifer Michel and John Harney are joined by colleagues Jo Sharples and Louise Wheeler to discuss and celebrate ten years of DC investment innovation and success.

You will also hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Jennifer Michel and John Harney.

Read a profile on Jo Sharples, Chief Investment Officer for Aon’s DC Solutions: https://corporate-adviser.com/jo-sharples-profile-happy-returns-for-aon/

Learn more about Aon’s DC Solutions default investment strategy: https://www.aon.com/betterbydefault

Listen to our podcast special on the Government’s response to the DB Options consultation: https://soundcloud.com/user-508804918/special-episode-june-2025-the-uk-governments-response-to-the-consultation-on-options-for-db-schemes

Register for our upcoming webinar on 19 June: https://contact.aon.com/Pension_Scheme_Bill_2025_Email

Listen to the Aon Investment Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-508804918/investing-in-the-zone

Email us your topic suggestions, comments and questions to TalkToUs@aon.com

Episode 68 – Aon Retirement Podcast – June 2025

Special episode – June 2025 – the UK Government’s response to the consultation on Options for DB Schemes

In this podcast, Aon’s Abbas Nazerali is joined by colleagues John Harvey and Alice Wilmot to discuss their initial reactions to the government’s response regarding DB surplus release flexibilities.

Listen to the Aon Investment Podcast

If you'd like to learn more about these flexibilities for your scheme or have an questions, email us to TalkToUs@aon.com   

Special episode – the UK Government’s response to the consultation on Options for DB Schemes

July 2025 – Life at Aon

In this podcast, Aon’s Jennifer Michel and John Harney are joined by colleagues Janet Pheasant, Luke Hammond and Naomi Wilson to discuss their careers, experiences and what life at Aon means to them.

You will also hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Jennifer Michel and John Harney.

Read about the Aon UK DC Pension Tracker: https://www.aon.com/unitedkingdom/retirement-investment/defined-contribution/aon-uk-dc-pension-tracker

Listen to the latest Aon Investment Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-508804918/investing-in-the-zone

Email us your topic suggestions, comments and questions to TalkToUs@aon.com  

Episode 69 – Aon Retirement Podcast – July 2025

August 2025 – Discover, develop and deliver your endgame strategy

In this podcast, Aon’s Jennifer Michel and John Harney are joined by colleagues James Patten and Josh Tipper to discuss how DB pension schemes can develop their endgame strategies .

You will also hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Jennifer Michel and John Harney.

Read Aon’s Member Options and Support Survey Report: https://www.aon.com/getmedia/f3bb9ea4-1fc8-4952-9c1a-bebe93b76f42/Aon-Member-Options-and-Support-2025-Market-Insights.pdf

Read about the Aon’s Endgame Survey Results: https://www.aon.com/getmedia/c093bbd8-f2ce-44c1-924a-00a3398f7d90/Aon-2025-DB-Endgames-Survey.pdf

Email us your topic suggestions, comments and questions to TalkToUs@aon.com

Episode 70 – Aon Retirement Podcast – august 2025

September 2025 – The evolving landscape of the risk settlement market in 2025

In this podcast, Aon’s John Harney is joined by colleagues Lisa Varley and Sam Matto-Willey to discuss recent developments in the DB risk settlement provider market, as well as recent transaction trends.

You will also hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by John Harney.

Read Aon’s Q3 2025 UK Risk Settlement Bulletin: https://www.aon.com/getmedia/c2f045ba-880f-4c61-8754-b7c3dc944822/Aon-Risk-Settlement-Bulletin-Q3-2025.pdf

Learn more about Aon’s DB endgame services: https://www.aon.com/unitedkingdom/db-endgame/default

Email us your topic suggestions, comments and questions to TalkToUs@aon.com  

Episode 71 – Aon Retirement Podcast – September 2025

October 2025 – Effectively managing your pension scheme risks

In this podcast, Aon’s John Harney and Jennifer Michel are joined by colleagues Vanessa Jaeger and Michelle Burgess to explore what effective risk management for pension schemes looks like under the General Code, including operational risks, such as cyber.

You will also hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by John Harney and Jennifer Michel.

Check out Aon’s Pensions Governance Support homepage: Pensions Governance Support | Aon

Read our In-Depth article about the General Code of Practice – Own Risk Assessment: Aon-InDepth-ORA-version-Feb-2024.pdf

Read our article to identify how cyber resilient your pension scheme is: https://www.aon.com/getmedia/f33b7eef-755f-4bf7-b952-1e03a1da97a6/Cyber-focus-with-Pensions-Age-June-2025.pdf?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=org-post&utm_campaign=b_0_we__all_wlt_zz_uk_gb&utm_content=r__re&utm_term=pa-cyber-article

 Check out Aon’s Pensions Governance Support homepage: https://www.aon.com/unitedkingdom/retirement-investment/pension-scheme-governance/index

Read our In-Depth article about the General Code of Practice – Own Risk Assessment: https://www.aon.com/getmedia/c9f70d6f-1b3b-4589-93e7-2708206840be/Aon-InDepth-ORA-version-Feb-2024.pdf



Email us your topic suggestions, comments and questions to TalkToUs@aon.com

Episode 72 – Aon Retirement Podcast – October 2025

Aon Pension Podcast Series: Longevity Swaps
Aon Risk Settlement Annual Market Review

In this episode... We look at the Longevity swap market with Hannah Cook and Tom Scott.

What is a longevity swap? 
How does the market work? 
What are the different structural options?
Are longevity swaps accessible to all of pension schemes?
Is pricing attractive? 
How compatible are longevity swaps with later conversion to annuity purchase?

Episode 4 - Risk Settlement - Longevity Swaps

In this episode we discuss the Aon DC and Financial Wellbeing Member Survey 2018 with Karina Klimaszewski and Alex Skinner as we look in depth at the Wellbeing section of the report.

You can download your copy of the summary here https://www.aon.com/unitedkingdom/retirement-investment/defined-contribution/2018-dc-and-financial-wellbeing-member-survey.jsp and also sign up for your copy of the full report.

Sign up for your copy of the full report here: go.aon.com/UK_2018_DCFinancial…07868925.1496825623

Episode 2: Aon DC & Financial Wellbeing Member Survey 2018 – Wellbeing

In our inaugural monthly update, Aon’s Victoria Panormo summarises the key news from the last month. Victoria is also joined by Thomas Yorath and Jason Eshelby who review the developments on GMP Equalisation and the implications that this could have on your pension scheme

If you would like further information on GMP Equalisation you can listen to our recent webinar here

If you have any questions on any of the topics covered, please contact your usual Aon representative or Victoria

Episode 1 - Aon Retirement update - December 2018

In this episode we discuss the survey with Sophia Singleton and James Collier, looking at members aims and ambitions and what this means will retirement look like in the future.

You can download your copy of the summary and also sign up for your copy of the full report here https://aon.io/2RY8WWm

Episode 3: Aon DC & Financial Wellbeing Member Survey 2018 – Aims and Ambitions

As part of Aon Retirement Solutions podcast series, Partner & Head of Aon’s UK Pension Administration Practice, Gary Cowler, takes us through the key issues around pension administration; the competitive landscape, market dynamics and impact of Pensions Freedoms. Aon has transformed its approach to meet the demands of this new environment; putting the focus on a robust operating model to deliver the best outcomes for clients and members.

Aon Admin Podcast

Whilst the gender pay gap is a familiar concept for most, in this episode Sophie Moore and Alison Leslie explore the less well-known gender pension gap. In recognition of International Women’s Day, our experts explore what members and employers can be doing to address gender pension gap issues, and highlight some of Aon’s research findings in relation to women’s financial wellbeing.

You can download your copy of the summary and sign up for your copy of the full report here  https://aon.io/2RY8WWm

Episode 6: Aon DC & Financial Wellbeing Member Survey 2018: Pension Pay Gap

Hot topics taken from the Global Pensions Risk Survey, in this episode we look at managing DB liabilities and risks

"Hot Topic" Global Pension Risk Survey – Managing DB liabilities and risks

In Germany the pensions landscape is broad and complex including various funding possibilities. A Pensionsfonds like UnitedPensions Deutschland AG is proving to be an effective way for many companies who are looking to set up a new funding structure.

Aon International Pensions Podcast - Germany

UK Defined Contribution Survey 2020: How do you measure up?
Chapter 5: Calibrate your comms – we need to talk about pensions and financial wellbeing
 
In the final chapter of Aon’s 2020 DC Pension Survey podcast series, John Foster talks to financial wellbeing and communication experts Karina Klimaszewski and Andy Partridge about how DC schemes communicate with members and whether this is being incorporated into wider financial wellbeing approaches. What are the right measures of success for improved engagement? Listen in to find out more.  
 
For more information and to get your copy of the survey visit: https://aon.com/unitedkingdom/retirement-investment/defined-contribution/defined-contribution-pension-survey-2020.aspx
 
To enquire about receiving your own benchmarking report then email us at talktous@aon.com.

UK DC Survey 2020 - we need to talk about pensions and financial wellbeing

Aon’s Investment Podcast: What Damage is the Coronavirus Doing to the UK and Global Economies?

In this short podcast, Tapan Data, head of global asset allocation for Aon considers the economic impact of the pandemic and asks if the reaction by governments and the authorities has been appropriate to the scale of the economic problem

Investment Podcast: What Damage is the Coronavirus Doing to the UK and Global Economies?

September 2020 – Focusing on reviewing objectives in a post COVID-19 world

In this podcast you will hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Aon’s Ricky Marsh.

This month Ricky is joined by Aon’s Matthew Arends and Ryan Cox to discuss how the objectives of trustees, sponsoring employers and scheme members could all have been changed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Further information: Link to request In Depth scheme funding analysis [https://www.aon.com/unitedkingdom/retirement-investment/pension-scheme-funding-an-analysis-of-completed-va.jsp]

Episode 20 - Aon Retirement Podcast – September 2020

February 2021 – Focusing on the new Pension Schemes Act

 

In this podcast you will hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Aon’s Ricky Marsh.

 

This month Ricky is joined by Aon’s Matthew Arends and Ahmed Ali to discuss what’s in the new Pension Schemes Act and what it means in practice for trustees, sponsoring employers and the rest of the pensions world.

 

Further information:
Link to Aon’s Virtual Pension Conference site [https://www.aon.com/unitedkingdom/retirement-investment/aons-pension-conference-2021.aspx]
Link to Collective DC video [aon.io/3431Qsm]

Episode 24 - Aon Retirement Podcast – February 2021

In this introductory podcast to the series on Aon’s DC pension and financial wellbeing employee research 2021 John Foster speaks to Ben Roe and Steven Leigh about the results of the survey and what you can expect to hear about in future podcasts.


We would be happy to talk to you about the findings, to put them into context for your own DC plan membership. We can also help you to understand where you and your members need to take action to ensure their retirement savings remain on track. Download the report now, contact your Aon consultant or email us at talktous@aon..com.

https://www.aon.com/unitedkingdom/retirement-investment/defined-contribution/defined-contribution-pension-survey-2021.aspx?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Chapter1&utm_campaign=DC-Q1-Surveyreport

Introduction to Aon’s DC pension and financial wellbeing employee research 2021

March 2021 – Focusing on cyber risk

In this podcast you will hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Aon’s Ricky Marsh.

This month Ricky is joined by Aon’s Paul McGlone and Vanessa Jaeger to discuss their new report on the state of cyber risk in the pensions industry, which is based on data collected from over 100 schemes.

Further information:
Link to DC Survey report [http://aon.io/3p8gt4Z]
Link to DC Survey podcasts [https://www.aon.com/unitedkingdom/retirement-investment/defined-contribution/dc-podcasts.jsp]

Link to Cyber Scorecard survey [http://www.aon.com/cyberscorecard]

Link to Cyber Scorecard report [https://www.aon.com/getmedia/41b2a419-6864-49e6-976d-6bb2bcf9bc7a/Aon-Retirement-Solutions-Cyber-Scorecard-Report-2021.aspx]

Episode 25 - Aon Retirement Podcast – March 2021

Trustees and Defined Contribution pensions scheme managers have a duty to help deliver the best outcomes for members. So this year we focused our Defined Contribution survey on their concerns, their obstacles, and how they can best approach the future.

Aon plc (NYSE:AON) is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. Our 50,000 colleagues in 120 countries empower results for clients by using proprietary data and analytics to deliver insights that reduce volatility and improve performance.

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