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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: Burnham’s big plans for the triple lock; Gen Z’s pitiful pensions; small pots consultation; news from the Regulator on scheme funding; and guidance on trustee’s investment duties.

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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: extending targeting support, guidance on guided retirement, calls to delay value for money and the sad state of UK pensions savings.

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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: evidence that the government coffers have done extremely well from the 2015 pension flexibilities; Master Trusts have a good run on investments; pensioner poverty is on the rise; and interest increases in AI decision making.

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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: multi-employer CDC goes live; some help with AI; do you know where your surplus comes from; some insight into the Master Trust asset allocation; and good news for those taking an annuity.

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In this episode of HLC PensionsPod, senior associate Jade Rigby is joined with David Olstein, a partner in our New York office, for Part One of a three-part series on ERISA developments. Together, they introduce us to the world of ERISA, providing an overview of what ERISA is, the types of plans that fall within its scope, those that are exempt, the core fiduciary duties it imposes, and the regulators responsible for overseeing ERISA compliance.

 

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Please note that this podcast episode was recorded before the combination of Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft on 1 July 2026 to form Hogan Lovells Cadwalader. Any references to Hogan Lovells reflect the firm's position at the time of recording.

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: tying the knot may become the default for couples; the DWP’s busy on guided retirement and the general levy; more rolled out on Value for Money; HMRC presses ahead with the government’s agenda on surplus reforms; the Pension Ombudsman and the Pension Protection Fund look back over the last year; and are you feeling the squeeze?

 

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In this episode of HLC PensionsPod, associate Kal Tsang is joined by senior associate Jim Davis to explore the topic of overpayments in pension schemes. They discuss the different types of overpayments, the options available to trustees when errors are identified, and the key legal defences members may raise – including estoppel, change of position, and laches. Drawing on the Pensions Ombudsman's 2025 factsheet and a series of recent determinations, they examine how these defences have been applied in practice and what distinguishes successful claims from unsuccessful ones. The episode concludes with practical takeaways for trustees on communicating with members, assessing defences at the internal dispute resolution stage and reducing the likelihood of complaints escalating to the Ombudsman.

 

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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.

 

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Stella Bliss, Ingrid Stables and Lucy Redman are back with the Summer 2026 Horizon Scanner to help you stay ahead of the key legal and regulatory developments affecting the real estate sector, including 1954 Act reform, building safety changes, the new contractual controls regulations, commonhold reform, the proposed ban on upwards-only rent reviews and Martyn's Law.

Jessica Hickson and Lucy Redman outline the changes introduced by the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, and discuss the practical steps required of those responsible for premises within its scope.

Chris Somorjay and Tim Reid unpack the ban on upwards‑only rent reviews, exploring what’s changed and what it means in practice for landlords and tenants.

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. In this episode: surplus plans take shape; changes to transfers on the horizon; member-nominated trustees get vocal; should defined contribution members be worried about Space-X; and the nice problem of tax-free cash.

 

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In this episode of HL PensionsPod, senior associate Jade Rigby is joined with Dr. Thomas Frank, a senior associate in our employment practice in Germany. Together, they discuss the pensions landscape in Germany, the main types of pension arrangements and the absence of mandatory contribution powers, meaning many employees do not have any pensions entitlements. Jade and Thomas also look ahead at the reforms recently brought into Germany, introducing greater flexibility at retirement, the option of early pension payment and the expansion of defined contribution pension schemes.

 

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In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. In this episode: the Pensions Regulator ups its intelligence levels; things hot up for superfunds; dashboards hit a milestone; the Pensions Ombudsman reflects; and some sobering news on the pensions disability gap.

 

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In this episode, Stephanie Yonekura, Practice Area Leader for the Hogan Lovells Investigations, White Collar, and Fraud practice, and Maggie Hedges, General Counsel at Hogan Lovells, are joined by Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General of the United States, for a timely discussion on the evolving investigations landscape.

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. In this episode: data protection; the Pensions Commission’s interim report sparks calls for urgent action on retirement adequacy; an exciting Technical Note from HMRC on IHT and pensions; warnings around the use of private credit; and defined benefit funding surpluses fall, but only a little bit.

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In this latest episode, Ivan Zapien, Tim Bergreen, Ches Garrison and Michael Bell discuss the upcoming midterm elections and what a democratic majority could mean for the U.S. House and Senate.

Now that the key provisions of the Renters’ Right Act 2025 are in force, Tim Reid and Paola Bruni talk you through the new assured periodic tenancy regime and the main changes for landlords and leaseholders when it comes to pre-tenancy restrictions, rent increases, termination and the many other changes introduced by the Act. With some immediate actions required from landlords by 31 May, this episode is well worth a listen.

In this latest episode, Ivan Zapien, Tim Bergreen, and Ches Garrison are joined by recurring guest Michael Bell, a partner on the Hogan Lovells Government Relations and Public Affairs team, to discuss recent activity in the House, committee focus on artificial intelligence, federal appropriations, lame duck, reconciliation, and more.

In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. In this episode: news on the Parliamentary process; small pots and IHT; risk concentration in Master Trusts; and annuity rates on the rise again.

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In this episode of HL PensionsPod, senior associate Jade Rigby is joined with Mariëtte Vis, a legal consultant in our employment and pensions practice in the Netherlands. Together, they discuss the pensions landscape in the Netherlands, exploring how the three-pillar retirement income system operates, the shift from defined benefit to defined contribution schemes, and the significant reforms currently underway. The conversation also touches on the role of ESG in pension investment strategies, the interaction between pensions and employment law, and what employers should be preparing for ahead of changes to Dutch pensions law.

 

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In this episode of HL Pensions NewsBeat, Hogan Lovells Pensions partner Claire Southern gives a recap of the last two weeks in the world of pensions. In this episode: “Ping Pong” play between the Lords and Commons; guidance for trustees grappling with Virgin Media; high praise for independent trustees; statistics tell an interesting story on pension scheme buy-ins; trustees have surplus on the brain; and does anyone understand IHT?

 

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Authored by the Pensions team.