HLC Pensions NewsBeat | Episode 65

HLC Pensions NewsBeat | Episode 65

July 6, 2026 · 6 min · Episode 265

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Claire Southern discusses recent developments in the pensions sector, including regulatory changes and market reactions.

In this episode of HLC Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Cadwalader Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. In this episode: the FCA consults on new rules to improve standards in SIPPs; the gilt market’s reaction to Starmer’s resignation has been ‘relatively muted’; deferred member engagement rises up trustee agenda; DC pension pots could rise under megafund reforms; DB scheme trustees yet to assess the impact of health innovations on future liabilities; and trustees warn DB pension surplus release pressure could conflict with fiduciary duty. To listen to more episodes of HLC Pensions Newsbeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: all episodes To listen to episodes of our other podcast series, HLC PensionsPod, click here: HL PensionsPod: all episodes Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/101861071/feed/posts/

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