PensTech and Admin Summit 2023

PensTech and Admin Summit 2023

04 October 2023 | 10:00 - 15:45
Free

PensTech and Admin Summit

As with all sectors, technology is set to change how we work, make choices, and help us achieve our long-term objectives – whether as pension scheme members, trustees, sponsors, advisers or policymakers. PMI’s PensTech and Admin Summit is designed for pension professionals who want to keep up-to-date with the latest best practices and trends and find solutions to some of the industry’s most challenging issues

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    Fees

    Free for members and non-members
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    Online

    BrightTALK
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    CPD

    4 hours
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    Speakers

Event Details

THE BASICS

Topics of discussion:

More details to follow.

Who should attend:
  • Pension scheme managers
  • Trustees
  • Pension administrators
  • Policy advisers
  • Consultants
  • Lawyers
  • Corporate IFAs
  • Investment managers
  • Actuaries
  • Communication professionals
  • Scheme secretaries
  • Financial directors
  • HR representatives
The venue
Event Venue Brighttalk 2

Agenda

More details to follow.

10:00 - 10:45
Staff Development in an ever-changing world!
Nick Walker
Nick Walker
Barnett Waddingham
Principal and Technical Training Manager
Dr Keith Hoodless
Dr Keith Hoodless
PMI
Director of Qualifications and lifelong learning

In this webinar, Nick Walker and Keith Hoodless will delve into multifaceted aspects of staff training and development as it continuously changes. They will address the definitions, developments and significance, whilst also scrutinising the attendant challenges, and look at the factors and skills we can utilise to mitigate any negative impacts.
An examination of a case study centred on BW's Apprentice program will be explored, shedding light on the intricacies of skill development. Furthermore, Keith, representing PMI, will expand upon the imperative nature of professional qualifications in the context of an ever-evolving digital landscape. To culminate the speaking slot there will be an interactive Q&A session.

 

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11:00 - 11:45
How ViaNova and TeX Open Standards Accelerate Pension Transfers
Howard Finnegan
Howard Finnegan
Equisoft
Product Sales Director, Europe

Occupational pension transfer volumes continue to grow…unfortunately so is the time required to complete each transfer.
In this session Equisoft Products Sales Director, Howard Finnegan will show how ViaNova and TeX standards are supporting electronic pension transfers to create significant reductions in transfer time and the cost to process DC and DB transfers. He’ll outline the importance of the standards, the process for implementation and what results pension providers who adopt the standards are seeing.
Discover how EBCs and Master Trusts can implement ViaNova and TeX solutions to enhance the pension transfer process.

Find out:

  • How the ViaNova/TeX provides a proven and safe legal and open standards technical framework
  • Why pension transfers automation is critical
  • How the framework supports secure, efficient, and cost-effective pension transfers across TPR and FCA regulatory contexts
  • Details of the ViaNova and TeX transfer process

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13:00 - 13:45
How does pension communication need to change to adapt to increases in automation and digitisation?
Sarah Jones
Sarah Jones
Gallagher
Head of Retirement Communication
Drew Munn
Drew Munn
Gallagher
Strategy Partner
Kim Gubler
Kim Gubler
KGC Associates
Director

It’s the start of a new dawn. As an industry we must demonstrate that we’re ready for the communications revolution that will soon be upon us. Technological advances, the way that people consume information and generational attitudes and behaviours are ever evolving in today’s fast-paced world.
Drew and Sarah discuss how retirement communications must stay ahead of the game to help people achieve better outcomes for their future.

 

 

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14:00 - 14:45
The ISP Advantage: How to unlock a successful and stress-free onboarding to pensions dashboards
David Rich
David Rich
Heywood
Head of Data Services

The ISP Advantage: Heywood explores how accurate and well-maintained data, coupled with a good ISP can help pension schemes get in shape to safely arrive at the start-line of open pensions – the Pensions Dashboards.

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15:00 - 15:45
Bulk Annuities – The importance of accurate member data
Dr Tim Drye
Dr Tim Drye
MM.
Chief Data Officer

With bulk annuity transactions at an all-time high, it is critical that member data is accurate and complete. Understanding the longevity of the member and their spouse is a vital factor when calculating future liabilities. From unknown marital status to changing circumstances, missing information will have a tangible impact on pricing calculations.

Poor quality and incomplete data is viewed unfavourably in all aspects of pension scheme management and this is no different for insurers. This can result in higher transaction cost, delays and uncertainty. 

Please Join this session to understand how good preparation and improved data quality can support your end-game journey.

 

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Speakers

More details to follow.

Drew Munn
Drew Munn
Gallagher
- Strategy Partner

Drew is a Strategy Partner at Gallagher, one of the world’s leading people experience consultancies. With over a decade working with communication and retirement technologies – and a view of where the industry is headed – Drew specialises in creating future-proof strategies that reduce workload and increase engagement

Howard Finnegan
Howard Finnegan
Equisoft
- Product Sales Director, Europe

Over the span of his 30-year career, Howard worked for several different US, UK and European technology startups with a focus on building sales and service organizations from the ground up.

30+ years of experience in building sales and service organizations

Focused on driving company’s revenue for the UK market

Successfully put several businesses into IPO


Howard began his career with Sema Group (now Atos Origin) followed by a variety of roles from UK Country Manager to Vice President EMEA with startups including Object Design (now Progress Software, Inc), Iona Technologies (IPO- 1997), Accrue Software, Inc (IPO 2000), Exony Ltd and Vettro, Inc (now Antenna Software, Inc). Since joining the company as Sales Director, Howard has been responsible for growing the company’s revenue for UK products.

Dr Keith Hoodless
Dr Keith Hoodless
PMI
- Director of Qualifications and lifelong learning
Kim Gubler
Kim Gubler
KGC Associates
- Director
Nick Walker
Nick Walker
Barnett Waddingham
- Principal and Technical Training Manager
Sarah Jones
Sarah Jones
Gallagher
- Head of Retirement Communication

Sarah’s career spans nearly 18 years in the retirement industry. As Head of Retirement Communication at Gallagher, she has been fortunate to work with some of the world’s largest brands to deliver cutting-edge retirement communication campaigns.
Sarah’s passion for people and what makes them tick began at a young age. Gaining a Batchelor of Arts degree in Retail Marketing Management, her knowledge of the retail sector has been pivotal in helping her to create consumer-grade marketing campaigns in the retirement communication world.
Today, Sarah leads a team of talented communication consultants who are equally passionate about equipping employees for retirement through impactful communications. Sarah is a strategic thinker with a growth mindset. She encourages her team and her clients to learn from the past and to always stay laser-focused on the future. Sarah believes that if we want communications to achieve maximum impact, they should reflect changing behaviours, technological advances and consumer preferences – and that we should never be afraid to try something new!

David Rich
David Rich
Heywood
- Head of Data Services
Dr Tim Drye
Dr Tim Drye
MM.
- Chief Data Officer

Tim is a major shareholder and has a PhD in theoretical statistical physics. He was also a research associate at the University of Cambridge and is recognised as a force in the data science, data quality and statistical analysis which is confirmed by the Data IQ top 100. Tim is recognised as one of the most influential data scientists in the country.

Tim’s knowledge and expertise have resulted in the development of all of MM’s key range of products. His’s responsibilities continue to include the development of all products, manage the delivery tea, and all new client implementation.

In addition, his knowledge of client data and associated issues are second to none and he is a trusted advisor to all our key clients.

Thank you to our sponsors and insight partners for their continued support

Heywood Pensions Technologies
Heywood Pensions Technologies
Gold Sponsor
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Equisoft
Equisoft
Sponsor
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MM
MM
Sponsor
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Barnett Waddingham
Barnett Waddingham
Sponsor
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Savvy Investor
Savvy Investor
Media Partner
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