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Martin Richmond

Martin Richmond

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Martin Richmond is reporter at Professional Pensions. He joined the organisation in March 2022 from Practical Law. He began his career in journalism working as an editorial assistant for Communications International Group in 2015 working across their collection of publications including Pharmacy Magazine. He completed a BA in History at the University of Essex in 2013. After graduating from his undergraduate degree, he completed his Master’s Degree in Journalism at Brunel University in 2014. Outside of work, Martin is a big cinephile. He loves going to the cinema and reviewing films. He also enjoys watching sports, especially football.

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DB transfer values fall to lowest levels in over one year

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DB transfer values fall to lowest levels in over one year

Transfer values dipped below £150,000 due to an increase in gilt yields

clock 27 November 2023 • 2 min read
Autumn Statement 23: Chancellor unveils plan for DC consolidation

Pensions

Autumn Statement 23: Chancellor unveils plan for DC consolidation

Jeremy Hunt unveils plan to take forward Mansion House reforms

clock 22 November 2023 • 1 min read
Nearly half of savers over 50 lack awareness about annuities

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Nearly half of savers over 50 lack awareness about annuities

One in five say retirees with annuities at risk of running out of money

clock 19 September 2023 • 2 min read
One in ten unaware of their retirement income levels

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One in ten unaware of their retirement income levels

A quarter of workers not confident about planning for retirement

clock 29 August 2023 • 2 min read
Finalise LTA abolition rules by October, warns ACA

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Finalise LTA abolition rules by October, warns ACA

ACA warns of "unintended outcomes" if draft legislation is not finalised

clock 22 August 2023 • 2 min read
Annuity sales surpass record levels in first half of 2023

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Annuity sales surpass record levels in first half of 2023

Annuity sales increased by 100% compared to H1 2022

clock 21 August 2023 • 2 min read
One third of savers facing poverty in retirement

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One third of savers facing poverty in retirement

Scottish Widows research shows certain groups at disadvantage in retirement

clock 28 June 2023 • 4 min read
Govt pledges to improve DB transfer rules after regulation review

Pensions

Govt pledges to improve DB transfer rules after regulation review

2,400 in 290,000 transfers raised an amber flag warning

clock 22 June 2023 • 3 min read
Annuity rates: Gap between best and worst rises to four-year high

Income

Annuity rates: Gap between best and worst rises to four-year high

Analysis finds gap could leave retirees potentially £500 a year worse off

clock 13 June 2023 • 2 min read
The Pensions Ombudsman investigates internal cyber incident

Pensions

The Pensions Ombudsman investigates internal cyber incident

Ombudsman confirms it is co-operating with relevant authorities on cyber incident

clock 06 June 2023 • 1 min read