Pensions Unpacked Live Episode 3: UK DB landscape – where are we now & where are we going?
We’re pleased to share the third episode of Pensions Unpacked, the Brightwell Podcast.
What is Pensions Unpacked?
Pensions Unpacked, brought to you by Brightwell is hosted by award-winning broadcaster Georgie Frost. Each episode explores the policies, pressures, and possibilities redefining pensions and retirement.
With expert guests, real-world insights, and clear conversation, we unpack complex topics to help you stay informed and inspired. Whether you’re a trustee, sponsor, or pensions professional, tune in to discover how the industry is evolving – and where it’s headed next.
Episode 3: UK DB landscape – where are we now & where are we going?
In this special live edition of Pensions Unpacked, Ian Mills, Head of DB Endgame Strategy at Barnett Waddingham, and Morten Nilsson, CEO at Brightwell, talk to Georgie Frost about the future of the UK’s defined benefit pensions sector.
Once the cornerstone of retirement, most DB schemes are now closed – yet they still hold over £1.4 trillion in assets and remain vital for millions of members and the wider economy. And with new rules on surplus set to take effect from 2027, schemes and sponsors face fresh choices about whether to buy out or keep running on.
Published:
08 / 10 / 2025
