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Understanding yourself in pensions
11 September 2020

Understanding yourself in pensions

I started working in pensions back in 2014 at only 19 years old and with a background of A Levels in Maths, Psychology and Spanish, and then a year working in retail. I was part of Aon’s first intake of pension consulting apprentices and so it was a new experience for those working with me, as well as for me having never had an office-based job before. I had no previous knowledge in pensions and started with the more straightforward tasks such as updating trustee training logs and pulling together meeting packs. Fortunately for me, my colleagues were encouraging and as my knowledge and capability improved, I was delegated more complex work.

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PMI Mentoring and Development Programme: mentor update
11 September 2020

PMI Mentoring and Development Programme: mentor update

I have worked in the Pensions Industry since 1997. I worked in pensions administration for ten years (albeit three years of that was part-time while I did my degree), and I have supported Trustee Boards for the past thirteen years. I am currently Pensions Manager of a midsize open Defined Benefit (DB) scheme. I have been fortunate enough to work alongside some fantastic people during that time. When I read the PMI was running a new mentoring programme I applied as a mentor in the hope I could pass on some of the things I have learnt in the past two decades.

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PMI Mentoring and Development Programme: mentee update
11 September 2020

PMI Mentoring and Development Programme: mentee update

Starting the Pension Management Institution’s mentoring scheme during a pandemic has been an interesting experience. When I first found out I had the opportunity to become a mentee, I was really pleased and raring to go. But then coronavirus hit, and in the rush to adapt to this new way of working, things didn’t begin as soon as I would’ve liked.

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Responsible investing in DC: moving towards the new normal
11 September 2020

Responsible investing in DC: moving towards the new normal

It cannot have escaped anyone’s attention that, in the last few years, how to consider Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors and invest responsibly has become one of the talked about challenges facing Defined Contribution (DC) pension schemes.

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The benefits of online learning with the PMI during lockdown
11 September 2020

The benefits of online learning with the PMI during lockdown

With the nation working from home, it has been a big change for most. Adapting to a new environment is never easy and adapting in a time like this feels even stranger.

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Pensions Aspects July/August 2020
17 July 2020

Pensions Aspects July/August 2020

Strategic Investor. Read the latest issue on using capital to drive positive change.   

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