News

Brightwell comments on the final phase of the Pension Schemes Bill

As the Pension Schemes Bill reaches its final phase, Morten Nilsson, CEO, Brightwell said: “The Pension Schemes Bill will introduce a number of important reforms which will shape the future direction of travel for pensions for decades to come.

21/04/2026

Endgame and Surplus report 2026: Run-on now dominant endgame for large DB schemes

Run-on has decisively overtaken buy-out as the dominant endgame for the UK’s largest defined benefit (DB) pension schemes. Seven in ten (70%) now target run-on, nearly double the 38% recorded just twelve months ago, while buy-out has collapsed to just 4%, according to new research published today by Brightwell in partnership with mallowstreet.

30/03/2026

Brightwell certified as a Great Place To Work

Brightwell, the comprehensive services provider for defined benefit (DB) pension schemes, has been certified as a Great Place To Work.

25/03/2026

Pensions Unpacked Season 2 Episode 1: DB 2036 – Out of the Woods?

In the first episode of Pensions Unpacked series two, Georgie is joined by Julie Aspinall, UK Pensions Director at Unilever, one of the senior figures interviewed for the report, alongside Alex Truscott, Business Development Manager at Brightwell, to unpack what this new phase really means for schemes.

16/03/2026

Brightwell named CDI Manager of the Year at the Pensions Age Awards

Brightwell has been named Cashflow Driven Investment (CDI) Manager of the Year at the Pensions Age Awards, recognising its industry leading approach to helping defined benefit pension schemes deliver secure, reliable cashflows and long-term resilience.

10/03/2026

Brightwell unveils new insight report on the future of DB Pensions

Brightwell, the comprehensive services provider for defined benefit (DB) pension schemes, has launched a new report, ‘DB 2036: Out of the Woods’ , offering unique insights into how pension schemes are preparing for the future.

04/03/2026

Brightwell comments on PPF levy reform approval

Following official approval of the provision within the Pension Schemes Bill, which allows the PPF to reduce the general levy when not required, Morten Nilsson, CEO of Brightwell, commented:

26/02/2026

Procentia launches next-generation actuarial valuation system

Procentia, a leading provider of pension administration software and technology, has launched Intelli-ACT, a new end-to-end actuarial valuation system for defined benefit (DB) pension schemes and life insurers, developed in partnership with Brightwell.

17/02/2026

Brightwell appoints James Pearson as Head of Member Services Operations

Brightwell, the comprehensive service provider for defined benefit (DB) pension schemes has appointed James Pearson in a newly created role as Head of Member Services Operations based in Chesterfield.

16/12/2025

Brightwell comments on The Pension Regulator’s revised guidance on administration

Commenting on the revised administration guidance published today, Michelle Esterkin, Head of Admin Consulting, Brightwell said: “Administration is the public face of pension schemes and is central to overall member experience. It’s the glue that holds everything together and we welcome this guidance which clearly sets out TPR’s expectations of the roles of administrators and trustees in this increasingly crucial part of the pensions ecosystem.”

09/12/2025