Podcast

Government's role in improving pensions: Your vision for the future

calendar icon 09 June 2025

Key topics discussed

  • The government’s role in shaping the next phase of pensions reform to improve adequacy, inclusion and long-term resilience.
  • Why a more holistic and joined-up approach across state, private and workplace pensions is essential to deliver better retirements.
  • How stronger long-term planning, higher contributions, and smarter regulation could unlock a more sustainable future for savers.

Recorded live at our Pensions and Retirement Conference 2025, this special edition of “Hymans Robertson On…” explores the government's role in improving pensions and building a more inclusive and sustainable system for the future.

This episode tackles the big questions facing UK pensions policy, from adequacy and inclusion to long-term resilience, and considers how the next phase of reform can drive meaningful change for millions of savers.

With perspectives from across the industry, the panel examines the role of state provision, the need for joined-up thinking, and how government, regulators and the industry can work together to create a system that delivers better outcomes for both today’s and tomorrow’s retirees.

If you'd like to follow up on anything discussed, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Hymans Robertson disclaimer

This podcast has been prepared by Hymans Robertson LLP, and is based upon our understanding of events as at release date. It is designed to be a general summary of topical investment matters and is not specific to the circumstances of any particular employer or pension scheme. The information contained in this podcast should not be construed as advice and not be considered as a substitute for specific advice as the information is generic in nature. Where a podcast refers to legal matters please note that Hymans Robertson is not qualified to provide legal opinion and therefore you may wish to obtain independent legal advice to consider any relevant law and/or regulation. Hymans Robertson LLP accepts no liability for errors or omissions. Your Hymans Robertson LLP consultant will be pleased to discuss matters raised in this podcast in greater detail. Guests views are separate to that of Hymans Robertson.

The information provided in this broadcast is not financial advice. Past performance is not a guide to the future. Please note the value of investments, and income from them, may fall as well as rise. This includes but is not limited to equities, government or corporate bonds, derivatives and property, whether held directly or in a pooled or collective investment vehicle. Further, investments in developing or emerging markets may be more volatile and less marketable than in mature markets. Exchange rates may also affect the value of investments. As a result, an investor may not get back the full amount of the original investment. Past performance is not necessarily a guide to future performance. 

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Speakers

Calum Cooper
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Calum Cooper

Partner and Head of Pension Policy Innovation

Louise Davey

Louise Davey

Trustee Director and Head of Policy & External Affairs, IGG

Tim Fassam

Tim Fassam

Public Affairs Director, Pheonix Group

Christopher Brooks

Christopher Brooks

Head of Policy, Age UK

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