Straight Talking From Hogan Lovells

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. This week: a VAT bonanza; significant changes at the top of TPR and the Pensions Ombudsman; DWP’s ‘green thinking’; Pensions UK calls for PPF administration levy abolition; and the PRA’s warning to insurers.   To listen to more episodes of HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: all episodes    To listen to episodes of our other podcast series, HL PensionsPod, click here: HL PensionsPod: all episodes   Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/101861071/feed/posts/

In this episode of HL PensionsPod, senior associates Jade Rigby and Amol Chalisgaonkar, along with trainee solicitor Umang Pandey, dive into part two of the series on data protection issues in the world of pensions. Since recording part one, the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) has published its own Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) for the dashboard architecture, which schemes and providers may find helpful to refer to when preparing their DPIAs. This episode unpacks three key hot topics and their impact on the pensions industry: the Data (Use and Access) Bill (which received Royal Assent on 19 June 2025), the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and of course, Artificial Intelligence (AI).   If you missed part one, you can listen to it here: HL UK PensionsPod: all episodes.   To listen to episodes of our other podcast series, HL Pensions Newsbeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: all episodes   Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/101861071/feed/posts/

In this episode of HL PensionsPod, Pensions partner Edward Brown is joined by Leanne Moezi, a partner in our Secondaries team, as they discuss the sale of limited partnership investments on the secondary market and the relevant issues that may arise for pension scheme trustees.   To listen to more episodes of HL PensionsPod, click here: HL PensionsPod: all episodes   To listen to episodes of our other podcast series, HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: all episodes   Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/101861071/feed/posts/

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. This week: a helping hand from government on Virgin Media; it’s all “spend, spend, spend” with new surplus rules; a roundup of what’s in the Pensions Bill; an update on what TPR have been up to; and the WASPI women keep on with the fight. To listen to more episodes of HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: all episodes To listen to episodes of our other podcast series, HL PensionsPod, click here: HL PensionsPod: all episodes Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/101861071/feed/posts/

In this latest episode, Ivan Zapien, Tim Bergreen, and Ches Garrison are joined by special guest Jamie Wickett, a partner on the Hogan Lovells Government Relations and Public Affairs team, to discuss the newest developments regarding budget reconciliation, President Trump’s trade tariffs, as well as potential policy changes we can expect in the coming months.

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. This week: the government’s surplus tease reaches frenzy point; PASA issues guidance on identity fraud; The Pensions Regulator certainly earns its money; a bit on dashboards; and Torsten’s being tickled by transfers.   To listen to more episodes of HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: all episodes   To listen to episodes of our other podcast series, HL PensionsPod, click here: HL PensionsPod: all episodes   Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/101861071/feed/posts/

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. This week: all change at the Mansion House; TPR gets worried about volatile markets, the Select Committee gets busy; more on dashboards; and do you know who gets your pension when you pop off?   To listen to more episodes of HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: all episodes   To listen to episodes of our other podcast series, HL PensionsPod, click here: HL PensionsPod: all episodes   Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/101861071/feed/posts/

In this episode of HL PensionsPod, Senior Associates Jade Rigby and Amol Chalisgaonkar, along with Trainee Solicitor Umang Pandey, take a look at the specific data protection issues that have been cropping up as schemes prepare for their dashboard connection date. They discuss Data Protection Impact Assesments (DPIAs), service contracts, governance documentation, member communications and potential scams. This is part one of a two-part podcast on data protection issues in the world of pensions.   To listen to more episodes of HL PensionsPod, click here: HL PensionsPod: all episodes   To listen to episodes of our other podcast series, HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: all episodes   Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/101861071/feed/posts/

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. This week: TPR’s first Annual Funding Statement under the new DB Funding Code; the government gets tough on pot; changes to the Mansion House Compact; all go on dashboards; and pensions sex inequality persists. To listen to more episodes of HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: all episodes To listen to episodes of our other podcast series, HL PensionsPod, click here: HL PensionsPod: all episodes Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/101861071/feed/posts/

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. This week: new developments on Virgin Media; the PPF celebrates its 20th birthday; the Pensions Regulator writes to the Prime Minister; the vox pop on pensions, and changes to family leave.   To listen to more episodes of HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: all episodes   To listen to episodes of our other podcast series, HL PensionsPod, click here: HL PensionsPod: all episodes   Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/101861071/feed/posts/

In this episode of HL PensionsPod, Pensions partner Edward Brown and Counsel Beth Sheehan commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Trustee Act 1925, discussing how the Act continues to be of great practical use to pension trustees even a century after it received Royal Assent.   To listen to more episodes of HL PensionsPod, click here: HL PensionsPod: all episodes   To listen to episodes of our other podcast series, HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: all episodes   Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/101861071/feed/posts/

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. This week: the Pensions Minister speaks up; TPR takes the pledge; dashboards grumble on; the Finance Bill becomes an Act; and WASPI women on the rampage again.   To listen to more episodes of HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: all episodes   To listen to episodes of our other podcast series, HL PensionsPod, click here: HL PensionsPod: all episodes   Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/101861071/feed/posts/

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. This week: the ACA weighs in on surplus; TPR gives us a health check on DC provision; HMRC publishes a new newsletter; dashboards come to the fore; and concerns raised about Gen Z.   To listen to more episodes of HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: all episodes   To listen to episodes of our other podcast series, HL PensionsPod, click here: HL PensionsPod: all episodes   Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/101861071/feed/posts/

In this latest episode, Ivan Zapien and Tim Bergreen are joined by special guest Jamie Wickett, a partner on the Hogan Lovells Government Relations and Public Affairs team, share their thoughts on budget reconciliation, potential tax changes under Trump, a possible government shutdown, and more. (28 Feb. 2025)

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. This week: a change at the top of the TPR and some information on their plans for the year; some help with keeping auditors at bay on Virgin Media; and WASPI women get militant.   To listen to more episodes of HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: all episodes   To listen to episodes of our other podcast series, HL PensionsPod, click here: HL PensionsPod: all episodes   Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/101861071/feed/posts/

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. This week: good news from the PPF; developments on derivatives; the government is asking for your thoughts on AI; news from the DWP; and the Pensions Regulator gets tough on scammers.   To listen to more episodes of HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: all episodes   To listen to episodes of our other podcast series, HL PensionsPod, click here: HL PensionsPod: all episodes   Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/101861071/feed/posts/

In this episode of HL PensionsPod, Head of Pensions Katie Banks is joined by Lydia Savill, a partner in our Insurance team, as they discuss pension trustee liability (PTL) insurance – what it is, what it covers, common policy exclusions, the importance of notifying insurers of potential claims and circumstances, as well as tips for trustees looking at obtaining PTL insurance   To listen to more episodes of HL PensionsPod, click here: HL PensionsPod: all episodes   To listen to episodes of our other podcast series, HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: all episodes   Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/101861071/feed/posts/

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. This week: Rachel Reeves gives a green light to using surplus; we take a look at the responses to recent government consultations; some good news from HMRC on tax codes; and no news is good news for auto-enrolment.   To listen to more episodes of HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: all episodes   To listen to episodes of our other podcast series, HL PensionsPod, click here: HL PensionsPod: all episodes   Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/101861071/feed/posts/

In our New Year’s edition of HL PensionsPod, Head of Pensions Katie Banks and Pensions partner Edward Brown look at the year ahead for the pensions industry, discussing upcoming developments to the legal issues arising from the Virgin Media judgment, the anticipated Pension Schemes Bill, the government’s ongoing pensions investment review, and more.   To listen to more episodes of HL PensionsPod, click here: HL PensionsPod: all episodes   To listen to episodes of our other podcast series, HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: all episodes   Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/101861071/feed/posts/

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. This week: a new Pensions Minister; pensions positivity is on the rise; some news from the insurance market; and updates from the latest round of consultations.   To listen to more episodes of HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: all episodes   To listen to episodes of our other podcast series, HL PensionsPod, click here: HL PensionsPod: all episodes   Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/101861071/feed/posts/