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V-FM: The Pensions Podcast

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The podcast from Darren Philp and Nico Aspinall talking all things pensions and investments.

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In this episode of V-FM Pensions, hosts Darren and Nico chat to The Pensions Regulator's Ben Gunnee. As well as being an Arsenal fan, Ben is TPR's Executive Director for Market Oversight and is responsible for TPR's engagement and interaction with in... more

In this episode of V-FM Pensions, hosts Darren and Nico are joined (again) by Matt Roberts, Head of Alternative Solutions, at Fulcrum Asset Management.

As well as Darren ranting about FIFA and the lack of democracy in the UK, the podcast discusses r... more

In this episode of V-FM Pensions, hosts Nico and Darren chat to Mohammed Ali Yasin from Lunate Capital and Ghaf Benefits about the UAE's end of service benefits system and how it compares to the UK pensions landscape.

We chatted through how the UAE ... more

In this episode of V-FM Pensions hosts Darren and Nico chat to Hymans Robertson's Head of DC Kathryn Fleming. Kathryn is a PPI Trustee and co-chair of the Pension Equity Group's Data and Research Workstream.

We chat about the work of the Pensions Co... more

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Recent Guests

Ben Gunnee
Executive Director of Market Oversight, The Pensions Regulator
The Pensions Regulator
Episode: V-FM Pensions #168: TPR's Ben Gunnee
Matt Roberts
Head of Alternative Solutions at Fulcrum Asset Management
Fulcrum Asset Management
Episode: V-FM Pensions #167: Fulcrum''s Matt Roberts returns to the podcast
Mohammed Ali Yasin
CEO of Ghaf Benefits
Ghaf Benefits / Lunate
Episode: V-FM Pensions #166: A UAE special with Mohammed Ali Yasin
Kathryn Fleming
Head of DC, Hymans Robertson
Hymans Robertson
Episode: V-FM Pensions #165: Hyman's Kathryn Fleming
Steve Charlton
Head of DC, EMEA and Asia, SEI
SEI
Episode: V-FM Pensions #164: SEI's Steve Charlton
Paul Maynard
Former Pensions Minister
UK Government / Parliament
Episode: V-FM Pensions #163: Former Pensions Minister Paul Maynard
Sam Seaton
Representative from CAPA Data, discussing data transparency in pensions
CAPA Data
Episode: V-FM Pensions #161: CAPA's Sam Seaton
Jerry Butcher
Workplace Savings Director, Scottish Widows
Scottish Widows
Episode: V-FM Pensions #160: Scottish Widows' Jerry Butcher
Jasper Haak
Joined to discuss Dutch pensions and AF Advisors
AF Advisors
Episode: V-FM Pensions #159: Going Dutch... with AF Advisory's Jasper Haak

Hosts

Darren Philp
Host with extensive coverage across pensions policy and practitioner insights.
Nico Aspinall
Co-host with a focus on pensions design, governance, and practitioner engagement.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
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    Insightful and interesting podcast which is accessible to the lay person. Essential listening for everyone on their pension journey

    Apple Podcasts
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    Sinnareth
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Audience-friendly explanations of complex policy shifts and industry changes.
Guests bring practical, data-driven perspectives on value for money and governance.
Insightful and accessible to non-experts, a solid resource for understanding pensions today.

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Apple Podcasts
#100
United Kingdom/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts
#30
Ireland/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts
#103
Ireland/Business

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

V-FM Pensions #164: SEI's Steve Charlton
Q: Tell us a bit about your role and what it actually means to be Head of DC, EMEA and Asia.
Steve Charlton describes his role as promoting SEI's DC and master-trust capabilities, overseeing governance and implementation across regions, and ensuring the investment-led master trust philosophy is applied in practice.
V-FM Pensions #163: Former Pensions Minister Paul Maynard
Q: How do you view the interaction between Treasury and the DWP, especially with scale and value-for-money policies?
Maynard explains Treasury-led dominance in the consolidation and scale agenda, while stressing the need for nuanced application—recognizing that small, boutique schemes can be valuable if properly governed, and that macro-scale measures should not erase individual choice.
V-FM Pensions #163: Former Pensions Minister Paul Maynard
Q: What does a typical day look like for a pensions minister, and how did you balance strategy with the day-to-day grind?
He describes a heavy schedule of parliamentary duties, external meetings, stakeholder briefings, and the constant need to manage correspondence and questions, noting the difficulty of carving out strategic thinking time and the importance of dashboards and cross-ministerial collaboration.
V-FM Pensions #163: Former Pensions Minister Paul Maynard
Q: Paul, we start with a bit of bio. How did you get into politics and what led you to become Pensions Minister?
Maynard walks through joining the Labour Party at 15, rising through local politics and the party to Parliament, then describes how ministerial appointments are made and how he eventually landed in pensions, emphasizing openness to learn and briefing properly before taking on the portfolio.
V-FM Pensions #165: Hyman's Kathryn Fleming
Q: Kathryn, what does value for money mean to you?
Value for money, for me, is about paying a price I'm comfortable with and receiving ongoing satisfaction and certainty about what I get in return, especially when the outcome lasts and exceeds expectations.

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A pension-focused podcast that blends policy, industry trends, and practical retirement insights with a strong emphasis on value for money, governance, and member outcomes. Episodes routinely feature senior practitioners, policymakers, and industry consultants discussing master trusts, CDC concepts, regulatory shifts, and the evolving landscape of retirement provision in the UK and Europe. Listeners can expect technical depth on pensions design, governance, and investment strategy, paired with accessible anecdotes and real-world implications for savers. The show often balances policy debates with hands-on guidance for employers, providers, and regulators, making it useful for industry professionals and pension stakeholders seeking practical... more

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4. Kathryn Fleming
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7. Sam Seaton
8. Jerry Butcher

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