Future focused insights
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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5 minutes
Pensions review – which way for DB?
As the pensions review gets underway, there’s one section of the market that’s out of scope – defined benefit (DB) schemes. The terms of reference…
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7 minutes
The journey to net zero
Four years on from setting a 2035 net zero goal for the BT Pension Scheme, what progress has been made and what have we learned?…
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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
30/01/2025
Brightwell comments on the DWP’s announcement on the PPF levy
Today, the Department for Work and Pensions announced that it will consider giving the PPF more flexibility to reduce its levy. In turn, the PPF…
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28/01/2025
Brightwell comments on the bank of England’s Contingent Non-Bank Financial Institution (NBFI) Repo Facility (CNRF)
Today, the Bank of England announced that applications are open for its new Contingent Non-Bank Financial Institution (NBFI) Repo Facility (CNRF). The new facility, which…
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28/01/2025
Brightwell comments on government plans to make access to defined benefit pension scheme surplus easier
Today (28 January) the government announced that it will introduce new legislation to make it easier for employers to access surplus within their defined benefit…
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