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Martin Richmond

Martin Richmond

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Martin Richmond is reporter at Professional Pensions. He joined the organisation in March 2022 from Practical Law. He began his career in journalism working as an editorial assistant for Communications International Group in 2015 working across their collection of publications including Pharmacy Magazine. He completed a BA in History at the University of Essex in 2013. After graduating from his undergraduate degree, he completed his Master’s Degree in Journalism at Brunel University in 2014. Outside of work, Martin is a big cinephile. He loves going to the cinema and reviewing films. He also enjoys watching sports, especially football.

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Articles by Martin Richmond

Annuity sales surpass record levels in first half of 2023

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Annuity sales surpass record levels in first half of 2023

Annuity sales increased by 100% compared to H1 2022

clock 21 August 2023 • 2 min read
One third of savers facing poverty in retirement

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One third of savers facing poverty in retirement

Scottish Widows research shows certain groups at disadvantage in retirement

clock 28 June 2023 • 4 min read
Govt pledges to improve DB transfer rules after regulation review

Pensions

Govt pledges to improve DB transfer rules after regulation review

2,400 in 290,000 transfers raised an amber flag warning

clock 22 June 2023 • 3 min read
Annuity rates: Gap between best and worst rises to four-year high

Income

Annuity rates: Gap between best and worst rises to four-year high

Analysis finds gap could leave retirees potentially £500 a year worse off

clock 13 June 2023 • 2 min read
The Pensions Ombudsman investigates internal cyber incident

Pensions

The Pensions Ombudsman investigates internal cyber incident

Ombudsman confirms it is co-operating with relevant authorities on cyber incident

clock 06 June 2023 • 1 min read
DWP publishes first gender pensions gap statistics

Pensions

DWP publishes first gender pensions gap statistics

Data shows the overall gender pensions gap stood at 35% between 2018 and 2020

clock 06 June 2023 • 8 min read
British Steel Pension Scheme signs £2.7bn buy-in deal with L&G

Pensions

British Steel Pension Scheme signs £2.7bn buy-in deal with L&G

Final transaction fully secures the benefits of around 67,000 members

clock 19 May 2023 • 1 min read
One quarter of savers at risk of 'opportunistic' pension scams

Pensions

One quarter of savers at risk of 'opportunistic' pension scams

25% of pension transfer assessments in Q1 2023 raised red flag

clock 04 May 2023 • 4 min read
DB transfer activity falls to lowest level in six months

Pensions

DB transfer activity falls to lowest level in six months

Transfer values rose by 4% to £175,000 as a result of a fall in gilt yields

clock 25 April 2023 • 1 min read
Closest to retirement least likely to know the worth of their pensions

Pensions

Closest to retirement least likely to know the worth of their pensions

Majority of those over 55 unsure of what savings they have for retirement

clock 18 April 2023 • 2 min read