Beyond Curious with LCP: Pensions UK 2025
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In this special mini-series recorded live at the Pensions UK Conference in Manchester, we interview special guests to discuss the key issues and themes affecting the pensions industry today.
Interview with Dan Mikulskis, Chief Investment Officer at People's Partnership
We caught up with Dan Mikulskis, CIO at People’s Partnership, at the very beginning of the conference to discuss his hopes for the industry and what he’s watching most closely, from value for money to the Mansion House Compact and adequacy.
In the second half of the episode, we catch up again after the conference to hear what surprised him, the standout sessions, and his reflections on key debates, including mandation, primary vs secondary capital, and transition plans.
Interview with David Russell, Chair of the Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI)
Next, Mary Spencer and David Fairs talk to David Russell from TPI. They discuss how pension funds can move from climate disclosure to real-world impact, and what meaningful transition planning looks like in practice.
Interview with Tegs Harding, professional trustee and Head of Sustainability at IGG
On day two of the conference, Mary Spencer and Steve Webb speak with Tegs Harding, professional trustee and Head of Sustainability at IGG, about CDC schemes, fairness across generations, and the shift from climate ambition to practical adaptation.
Interview with Dawn Anderson, Head of Workplace Proposition at Aviva, and Mithesh Varsani, Head of Investment Solutions at Scottish Widows
Helen Shackelford and Steve Webb talk to Dawn Anderson, Head of Workplace Proposition at Aviva, and Mithesh Varsani, Head of Investment Solutions at Scottish Widows, about how pension providers are maximising the potential of advice and guidance to reshape post-retirement solutions.
This podcast is for information purposes only and should not be taken as advice. All views expressed by podcast hosts and guests are purely their own opinions and do not represent those of LCP, its clients or affiliates. LCP makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast.
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