Episodes

Friday Apr 11, 2025
HL Pensions NewsBeat | Episode 39
Friday Apr 11, 2025
Friday Apr 11, 2025
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. This week: new developments on Virgin Media; the PPF celebrates its 20th birthday; the Pensions Regulator writes to the Prime Minister; the vox pop on pensions, and changes to family leave.
To listen to more episodes of HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: all episodes
To listen to episodes of our other podcast series, HL PensionsPod, click here: HL PensionsPod: all episodes
Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/101861071/feed/posts/

Thursday Apr 10, 2025
HL PensionsPod | Episode 20 | 100 Years of the Trustee Act 1925
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
In this episode of HL PensionsPod, Pensions partner Edward Brown and Counsel Beth Sheehan commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Trustee Act 1925, discussing how the Act continues to be of great practical use to pension trustees even a century after it received Royal Assent.
To listen to more episodes of HL PensionsPod, click here: HL PensionsPod: all episodes
To listen to episodes of our other podcast series, HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: all episodes
Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/101861071/feed/posts/

Thursday Mar 27, 2025
HL Pensions NewsBeat | Episode 38
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
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. This week: the Pensions Minister speaks up; TPR takes the pledge; dashboards grumble on; the Finance Bill becomes an Act; and WASPI women on the rampage again.
To listen to more episodes of HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: all episodes
To listen to episodes of our other podcast series, HL PensionsPod, click here: HL PensionsPod: all episodes
Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/101861071/feed/posts/

Friday Mar 14, 2025
HL Pensions NewsBeat | Episode 37
Friday Mar 14, 2025
Friday Mar 14, 2025
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. This week: the ACA weighs in on surplus; TPR gives us a health check on DC provision; HMRC publishes a new newsletter; dashboards come to the fore; and concerns raised about Gen Z.
To listen to more episodes of HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: all episodes
To listen to episodes of our other podcast series, HL PensionsPod, click here: HL PensionsPod: all episodes
Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/101861071/feed/posts/

Friday Feb 28, 2025
Potential tax changes under Trump’s 2nd term
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Friday Feb 28, 2025
In this latest episode, Ivan Zapien and Tim Bergreen are joined by special guest Jamie Wickett, a partner on the Hogan Lovells Government Relations and Public Affairs team, share their thoughts on budget reconciliation, potential tax changes under Trump, a possible government shutdown, and more. (28 Feb. 2025)

Thursday Feb 27, 2025
HL Pensions NewsBeat | Episode 36
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
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. This week: a change at the top of the TPR and some information on their plans for the year; some help with keeping auditors at bay on Virgin Media; and WASPI women get militant.
To listen to more episodes of HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: all episodes
To listen to episodes of our other podcast series, HL PensionsPod, click here: HL PensionsPod: all episodes
Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/101861071/feed/posts/

Thursday Feb 13, 2025
HL Pensions NewsBeat Episode 35
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
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. This week: good news from the PPF; developments on derivatives; the government is asking for your thoughts on AI; news from the DWP; and the Pensions Regulator gets tough on scammers.
To listen to more episodes of HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: all episodes
To listen to episodes of our other podcast series, HL PensionsPod, click here: HL PensionsPod: all episodes
Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/101861071/feed/posts/

Monday Feb 03, 2025
HL PensionsPod | Episode 19 | Pension Trustee Liability Insurance
Monday Feb 03, 2025
Monday Feb 03, 2025
In this episode of HL PensionsPod, Head of Pensions Katie Banks is joined by Lydia Savill, a partner in our Insurance team, as they discuss pension trustee liability (PTL) insurance – what it is, what it covers, common policy exclusions, the importance of notifying insurers of potential claims and circumstances, as well as tips for trustees looking at obtaining PTL insurance.
To listen to more episodes of HL PensionsPod, click here: HL PensionsPod: all episodes
To listen to episodes of our other podcast series, HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: all episodes
Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/101861071/feed/posts/

Thursday Jan 30, 2025
HL Pensions NewsBeat Episode 34
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
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. This week: Rachel Reeves gives a green light to using surplus; we take a look at the responses to recent government consultations; some good news from HMRC on tax codes; and no news is good news for auto-enrolment.
To listen to more episodes of HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: all episodes
To listen to episodes of our other podcast series, HL PensionsPod, click here: HL PensionsPod: all episodes
Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/101861071/feed/posts/

Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
HL PensionsPod | Episode 18 | 2025 - The Year Ahead for Pensions
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
In our New Year’s edition of HL PensionsPod, Head of Pensions Katie Banks and Pensions partner Edward Brown look at the year ahead for the pensions industry, discussing upcoming developments to the legal issues arising from the Virgin Media judgment, the anticipated Pension Schemes Bill, the government’s ongoing pensions investment review, and more.
To listen to more episodes of HL PensionsPod, click here: HL PensionsPod: all episodes
To listen to episodes of our other podcast series, HL Pensions NewsBeat, click here: HL Pensions NewsBeat: all episodes
Follow us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/101861071/feed/posts/