Future focused insights
13 minutes
DB Pension Scheme convergence with buy-out model
The forthcoming Pension Schemes Bill is likely to contain legislation to make it easier for defined benefit pension scheme surplus to be returned to sponsors….
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10 minutes
Behind the Curtain: Navigating the Maze of Private Asset Fund Activities
With continued high private market allocations within UK pension schemes, the challenge of managing the ongoing investment, operational, legal, and tax related tasks is becoming…
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5 minutes
What does the revolving door of Pensions Ministers mean for pensions policy?
By its very nature, pensions policy needs to be long-term and consistent in order to deliver. Unfortunately, governments are quite often much more short-termist in…
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Unparalleled expertise
“We work hand-in-hand with schemes to develop tailored solutions that align with schemes’ individual objectives.”
Morten Nilsson | CEO, Brightwell
Innovation
and disruption
Having started life as an in-house pension service provider, we have a deep alignment and understanding of the challenges pension schemes and sponsors face.
In recent years, we have innovated, insourced, and invested to operate smarter and offer better value, delivering improved outcomes for members, sponsors, and trustees.
Our approach focuses on finding solutions to industry challenges, collectively owning problems, and collaborating for the long-term.
380k
members
£3.5
billion paid to members
390+
employees
Figures show Brightwell clients’ members and assets.
We are
Brightwell
We have a long history of innovation in the DB pensions market and believe that the sector is inefficient and needs a new approach.
What we do
We have a long history of innovation in the DB pensions market and believe that the market needs a new approach.
- Fiduciary management – Taking liabilities as the starting point, we partner with clients to expertly design and execute investment and funding strategies that combine innovative funding solutions, hedging and cashflow awareness with an emphasis on boutique style client service.
- Member services – we’ve invested heavily in our member services over the past six years building a fully in-house, highly qualified team recognised by both members (89% member satisfaction) and the industry with award wins.
- Procentia – designs intelligent pensions administration software solutions that put administrators and member experience at the forefront. It is an award winning, wholly owned subsidiary of Brightwell.
- Scheme support services – we provide comprehensive support, ensuring effective governance, compliance, strategic management and ultimately, value for money.
Strong expertise & senior team
We have a highly experienced and skilled team who have a track record of working through complex challenges backed up by innovative technology and a strong support infrastructure.
Our partners have access to Brightwell’s senior team, who are truly aligned to the needs of members, trustees, and sponsors.
Deep alignment
We take a long-term holistic view of the scheme’s needs, delivering a Trustee focused and partnership-like relationship with the scheme’s sponsor.
Akin to retaining the benefits of an in-house manager.
Value retention
We offer a true alternative to multiple service providers to deliver cost and time savings through tailored Funding & Fiduciary Services alongside best-in-class Member Services; and Executive Services.
Unique perspective & capability
Our integrated pension management model offers bespoke journey plan management towards pension endgames.
We leverage economies of scale, technology, are outcome based, integrate sustainability and set up to deliver at competitive costs.
News & Events
13/03/2025
PensionsAge Awards 2025: DB Investment Manager of the Year
Brightwell has won DB investment manager of the year at the 2025 PensionsAge awards. Judges at the PensionsAge awards 2025 commended Brightwell for our approach…
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13/03/2025
Brightwell appoints Paula Walter as non-executive director
Brightwell, the comprehensive service provider for defined benefit schemes, is pleased to announce the appointment of Paula Walter as a non-executive director, effective immediately. Paula brings…
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05/03/2025
Brightwell launches new run-on toolkit for defined benefit pension schemes
Brightwell, the comprehensive services provider for defined benefit (DB) pension schemes has launched a new run-on toolkit which can be found here. Morten Nilsson, CEO,…
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