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Featured in this February 2026 issue:
  • In Sight: Our quarterly summary of pensions issues
  • On the Horizon: Key legislative and regulatory developments
  • Article: DC structures under the spotlight
  • Podcast: Desert Island Risks
  • Planning tool: My Pension Planner
  • Survey Findings: Bulk Annuity Market - Insurer Insights
  • Podcast: Investment Insights & Outlook for 2026
Our quarterly summary of pensions issues
Our quarterly summary of pensions issues covers the latest on extending CDC schemes, consultations on improving standards of trusteeship and on value for money, progress on the Pension Schemes Bill and pensions dashboards, and a round-up of other news.
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On the Horizon | Key developments likely to affect pension schemes

To help with planning, our On the Horizon summary provides a reminder of some of the legislative and regulatory developments expected over the coming year and a few key dates beyond that.
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DC structures under the spotlight
Clare Freeman, Senior Consultant at Aon, highlights the importance of reviewing established DC structures – whether its own trust, GPP or master trust – to improve governance, implement cost efficiencies and ultimately enhance member outcomes.
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Desert Island Risks Podcast: An overview of the UK results of Aon’s Global Pension Risk Survey 2025/26
In the first of this year’s podcasts exploring our survey findings, John Harney is joined by Alastair McIntosh and Matthew Arends to discuss the key takeaways for both defined benefit and defined contribution schemes.
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My Pension Planner
My Pension Planner is Aon’s new retirement planning tool, combining in-scheme modelling and retirement planning in one place. Designed to support members at every stage of their retirement journey, helping them take control of their financial future by building a full picture of their estimated retirement income from all their pension and saving arrangements.
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Bulk Annuity Market: Insurer Insights
This report presents findings from our survey of all active UK bulk annuity insurers, covering business volumes, transaction sizes, market challenges, innovations, investment strategies, and the execution of pension scheme buy-ins and buyouts. It is underpinned by insurer volume data up to H1 2025 and insights into insurers’ positions on key issues affecting many pension schemes.
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Investment Insights & Outlook for 2026
In this podcast, Aon’s John Harney and Tim Lancaster are joined by colleagues Derry Pickford (Head of Investment Strategy & Economics), Paul Carne (EMEA Delegated Chief Investment Officer) and Jo Sharples (Chief Investment Officer, DC Solutions) to discuss what 2026 might hold for global economies and markets. Drawing on the latest insights from Aon’s Investment Insights & Outlook for 2026, you will gain invaluable guidance for navigating the complexities of institutional portfolio decisions in the year ahead. 

You will also hear the key pension news from the last month summarised by Tim Lancaster and John Harney.
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Upcoming Events and Replays
Registration is now open for the 2026 Pension Conference Series.

The day promises a packed agenda of insights, expert-led sessions, and networking.  

Join us as we dive into the latest thinking on Investment Economics, DB Surplus Sharing, Artificial intelligence, and DC Retirement Income Solutions. Participate in lively roundtable discussions and gain fresh perspectives from Aon’s leading experts. The day also promises to feature sessions on CDC, Trustee Board Effectiveness, DC Defaults, and Portfolio Resilience—all culminating in a relaxed networking drinks reception.

Register here today.

In the Press
  • Aon launches My Pension Planner to improve retirement planning
  • Gemma Burrows joins UK Defined Contribution and Financial Wellbeing team at Aon
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Pensions Training
Our brochure can be found here.
To register for our courses click for 2026.
All London courses will be held at The Aon Centre.
Virtual webinars are also scheduled.

Please contact us to discuss your training needs: pensionstraining.enquiries@aon.com

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