The Pension
CHAPTER

A powerful industry collaboration to change the face of the UK Pensions industry.

ABOUT THE INITIATIVE

We had a dream. And that dream was to change the face of the pensions industry.

We wanted to create an inspiring, collaborative forum for leading women in the wider UK pensions industry. To encourage mutual trust and better understanding, collaboration, and to build strategic connections amongst leaders in the industry. For more diversity of thoughts.

So we did it. We are thrilled that our impact mission under the stars of UN SDG #5 Gender Equality and UN SDG #17 Partnerships Towards the Goals was launched in May 2023 with the help of our esteemed partners and under the leadership of some of the most inspiring and trailblazing women in the industry.

Every quarter, we run an intimate thematic industry roundtable, where we discuss cutting-edge industry themes, share insights, experiences, and build strategic connections.

OUR EVENTS

Every quarter we host an intimate roundtable discussion and networking event for outstanding women in the industry. From technical to leadership themes, we look forward to interesting conversations in an invite-only setting.

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Upcoming event: 9 July 2024

Is run-on, the new buyout?

How to determine the right path for your members and other stakeholders

With an introduction by Michelle Wright, Head of Pensions Strategy at LCP

By invitation

IN THE PRESS

Professional Pensions - March 2024 - IWD 2024 Industry event here
Professional Pensions - January 2024 here - Partnership Announcement
Professional Pensions - October 2023 here
Pensions Age - September 2023 here
Professional Pensions - June 2023 here
Pensions Age - June 2023 here
Corporate Advisor - June 2023 here
Read our 22 June 2023 Press Release here

PAST EVENTS

Take a look to see previous topics and speakers.

May 2024

Diversity of Boards,
Diversity of Thought

We are diving into an exciting and intimate discussion about diversity of trustee boards and senior leadership teams within the pensions industry. We'll share best practice ideas and examples, and discuss how diversity of thought is a strategic advantage.

MARCH 2024

IWD 2024

Together with 80 women leaders in the pensions industry we celebrated International Women's Day 2024 and shared insights and knowledge. With an inspiring keynote by Sarah Smart, Chair of TPR and a panel discussion with leading figures from the industry.

JANUARY 2024

Social Responsibility

"How should pension schemes deliver on social responsibility for their members?" With a keynote by Margaret Snowdon, OBE and Chair of the PSIG.

Follow the conversation on LinkedIn.

OCTOBER 2023

Artificial Intelligence

Implications and applications for the pension industry. Facilitated roundtable with Alison Porter, Portfolio Manager and with an inspiring keynote by Sarah de Lagarde.

JUNE 2023

Good Governance

Roundtable discussion on the importance of Diversity of Thoughts with Zoë Burdo, Partner at Lane Clark & Peacock

OUR PARTNERS

We are grateful for our corporate partners who are helping us to bring the best experience to senior women in the pension industry.

JANUS HENDERSON

INVESTMENT PARTNER

Janus Henderson’s mission is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We are ever mindful of the futures of the millions of lives that our thinking and our investments help shape. Our diverse client base and robust balance sheet allow us to offer financial strength and stability with which to help investors achieve their objectives.

We come together daily to deliver outcomes for our clients – and their clients – that make a difference. We are proud of this responsibility as we fulfil our purpose of ‘Investing in a brighter future together’.

Find out more about Janus Henderson here.

LANE CLARK & PEACOCK

PENSION ADVISORY PARTNER

We have market-leading capabilities across pensions and financial services, energy, health and analytics and bring a breadth of knowledge and specialist skills that help our clients solve problems and embrace opportunities.

Behind every piece of data, there are numerous possibilities. By fusing human instinct with analytical insight to identify sparks of opportunity, we help our clients navigate clearly through complexity to make decisions that matter to their business and to our wider society. We are powered by our desire to solve important problems to create a positive future.

Visit www.lcp.uk.com for more information. LCP has around 1,000 experts based at locations in London, Winchester, Edinburgh, Cambridge and Paris.

SACKER & PARTNERS LLP

LEGAL PARTNER

Sackers is the UK’s leading specialist law firm for the pensions and retirement savings industry. Over 60 lawyers advise pension scheme trustees, employers and providers on all aspects of their UK pension arrangements, including regulatory and governance issues, finance and investment, risk transfer and litigation as well as corporate pension strategy.

Our client focus, specialist approach and position at the heart of the industry is what sets us apart. Our commitment to understanding, anticipating, and meeting our clients’ needs, combined with our in-depth knowledge and experience of the widest range of pensions issues, enables us to deliver exceptional service and makes Sackers a great place to work.

Find out more about Sackers here.

ROTHESAY

PENSIONS INSURANCE PARTNER

Rothesay is the UK's largest pensions insurance specialist, purpose-built to protect pension schemes and their members’ pensions. With over £47 billion of assets under management, we secure the pensions of more than 825,000 people and pay out, on average, approximately £200 million in pension payments each month.

Rothesay is dedicated to providing excellence in customer service alongside prudent

underwriting, a conservative investment strategy and the careful management of risk. We are trusted by the pension schemes of some of the UK’s best known companies to provide pension solutions, including Asda, British Airways, Cadbury’s, the Civil Aviation Authority, National Grid, the Post Office and telent.

Find out more about Rothesay here.

This industry initiative was made possible through the vision and collaboration of our esteemed partners:

"We are delighted to be supporting the Female Forum as a corporate partner. Sackers is a diverse and inclusive firm, but we recognise that not all firms have the same mindset and that there is much more that we can do as an industry to drive positive change. We look forward to working with The Female Forum as part of that process."

Eleanor Daplyn, Partner at Sackers

YOU ARE INVITED TO GET INVOLVED

We welcome individuals and firms to join us in our mission to foster greater industry collaboration, idea sharing, and leadership in the spirit of UN SDG #17 Partnership Towards the Goals. If you are interested to join please send an email to info@thefemaleforum.com subject line: Pension Chapter.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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The Pension CHAPTER