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DB Decoded – Issue 1

We're pleased to share the first edition of DB Decoded – a new digital publication from Brightwell, created to explore the key questions shaping today's pensions landscape. Each edition focuses on a single theme, bringing together expertise from across our specialist teams to provide practical insight and informed perspectives. In our inaugural edition, we explore the world of pensions administration and ask a simple but important question: Is pensions administration finally having its Cinderella moment?

10/08/2026

Pensions Unpacked Season 2 Episode 4: What does the new Burnham government mean for pensions policy?

In the latest Brightwell Pensions Unpacked podcast Dave Eaton from H/advisors, Tiffany Tsang from Pensions UK and Amy Mankelow from Brightwell chat about what’s likely to stay the same, what could change and how Burnham and his team might approach the thorny question of pensions adequacy. In this episode we also touch on Count Binface, the possibility of a general election before the year is out and whether pensions dashboards could give the sector a ‘Martin Lewis’ moment.

07/08/2026

PIC completes £4.3 billion Rolls-Royce buyout transition in nine months with Brightwell serving as administration partner

Pension Insurance Corporation plc (‘PIC’), a specialist insurer of defined benefit pension schemes, has completed the buyout of all 36,000 members of the Rolls-Royce UK Pension Fund ('the Fund'), just nine months after signing a £4.3 billion full buy-in with the Trustee.  In order to achieve continuity of service, including the Trustee’s digitally focussed approach, PIC has appointed Brightwell as its administration partner. Brightwell has set up a new, dedicated office in Derby and the existing Rolls-Royce administration team, who were already based in Derby, have transferred to Brightwell to ensure that expertise is retained.

16/07/2026

Brightwell recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing

Brightwell has been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ 2026, ranking in the top 50 for large companies.

26/06/2026

Brightwell appoints Elspeth Lynch as Chief Legal, Governance and Compliance officer

Brightwell, the comprehensive services provider for defined benefit (DB) pension schemes, has appointed Elspeth Lynch as its new Chief Legal, Governance and Compliance Officer.

23/06/2026

Brightwell comments on The Pensions Regulator’s Surplus Statement

Yesterday, The Pensions Regulator issued a statement to support trustee and employer discussions on surplus release options, alongside a government consultation on the draft surplus release regulations.

11/06/2026

Brightwell appoints Mike Bussey as Non-Executive Chair

Brightwell, the comprehensive service provider for defined benefit pension schemes, has announced the appointment of Mike Bussey as Non-Executive Chair, subject to FCA approval.

01/06/2026

Pensions Unpacked Season 2 Episode 3: Are We Saving Enough?

In the third episode of Pensions Unpacked series two, Georgie Frost is joined by Emma Douglas, Wealth Policy Director at Aviva, and Amy Mankelow, Head of Communications and External Relations at Brightwell.

22/05/2026

Pensions Unpacked Season 2 Episode 2: Can surplus reforms succeed?

In the second episode of Pensions Unpacked series two, Georgie Frost is joined by Ally Georgieva, Head of Insight, mallowstreet, Paul Kitson Partner and UK Head of Pensions Consulting at EY and Chris Threadgold, Business Development Manager, Brightwell.

20/05/2026

Expert investor series – One Portfolio Approach

One Portfolio Approach — a practical, outcome focused way of managing investments. By looking beyond traditional asset class labels and focusing on the role each investment plays, this approach supports more resilient, flexible portfolios designed to meet long-term objectives in a changing market environment.

11/05/2026