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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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11/05/2026

Brightwell welcomes passage of the Pension Schemes Bill

Brightwell has welcomed the passage of the Pension Schemes Bill through Parliament. Morten Nilsson, CEO, Brightwell, said: “The industry will be breathing a collective sigh of relief at the passage of the Pension Schemes Bill last night. While the detail will now be shaped through consultation, regulation and guidance, the Bill provides a strong blueprint for the future.

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29/04/2026

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.

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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.

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30/03/2026

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