Learning from Lego – how we build client portfolios
“When I was your age” is a familiar phrase most children hear regularly. I recently caught myself saying this whilst bemoaning how Lego has evolved from my childhood. “Back in my day”, at least in my memory, we only had a handful of different Lego building blocks and no instruction book. Children were left to their creative imaginations, albeit constrained by the limited number of pieces. Today’s Lego has a seemingly infinite number of building blocks alongside instruction books requiring an engineering PhD!
Find out more about “Learning from Lego – how we build client portfolios”18/06/2025
Webinar – Implications of the 2025 Pensions Schemes Bill for DB pensions
Brightwell recently hosted an insightful webinar discussing the implications of the recent pension schemes bill for DB schemes. Our expert panel, including Morten Nilsson, Tiffany T. Tsang, Tim Giles, and Ian Mills, covered crucial topics such as surplus extraction, PPF levy reform, and DB Super Funds.
Find out more about “Webinar – Implications of the 2025 Pensions Schemes Bill for DB pensions”12/06/2025
Brightwell comments on PPF Levy Reform in the Pension Schemes Bill
Commenting on the inclusion of a provision in the Pension Schemes Bill to remove the restrictions that prevent the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) from reducing the annual pension protection levy it collects, when it is not required and confirmation from the PPF that it will hold off invoicing for the 2025/26 levy, Morten Nilsson, CEO, Brightwell said: “Today’s announcements are a long-awaited victory for common sense and will be widely welcomed by levy payers.
Find out more about “Brightwell comments on PPF Levy Reform in the Pension Schemes Bill”05/06/2025
Brightwell comments on the surplus extraction measures in the Pension Schemes Bill
Morten Nilsson, CEO, Brightwell said: “We welcome the measures announced by the government today in the Pension Schemes Bill which will give well-funded defined benefit (DB) pension schemes the ability to work with their sponsors on refunding contributions that are no longer required to deliver on the scheme’s promises.
Find out more about “Brightwell comments on the surplus extraction measures in the Pension Schemes Bill”05/06/2025
UK businesses eager to put pension scheme surplus to work
Research from Brightwell finds that 93% of UK businesses surveyed with closed defined benefit (DB) pensions schemes larger than £500 million plan to request access to surplus in their pension schemes once rules are amended*.
Find out more about “UK businesses eager to put pension scheme surplus to work”27/05/2025
Professional Pensions Webinar – Assessing the benefits of run-on
Brightwell recently partnered with Professional Pensions to deliver a webinar looking at the benefits of run-on. Watch the full recording here.
Find out more about “Professional Pensions Webinar – Assessing the benefits of run-on”22/05/2025
Scale and independence underpin success of the UK’s largest pension funds
New report finds independent approach has driven £280bn of UK investment from the UK’s largest pension schemes New research published today (16 May 2025) finds that large UK pension funds deliver significant economic benefits to the UK, providing vital “patient” capital to businesses, which is key for future economic growth.
Find out more about “Scale and independence underpin success of the UK’s largest pension funds”16/05/2025
Toby Perkins MP opens new wing in Brightwell’s offices in Chesterfield
Last week MP for Chesterfield Toby Perkins opened a new office wing at Brightwell’s offices in Chesterfield. The new office suite will house Brightwell’s growing Member Services team, who have recently collected two awards for their work implementing fully online retirements for BTPS members. Brightwell is a comprehensive provider of services to defined benefit (DB) pension schemes and its largest clients are the BT Pension Scheme (BTPS) and the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme (MPS). All pension scheme administration activities are handled from Brightwell’s offices at Venture House in Chesterfield.
Find out more about “Toby Perkins MP opens new wing in Brightwell’s offices in Chesterfield”13/05/2025
Bright Insight – Q1 2025
In this edition we celebrate our recent win at the PensionsAge awards, Kate Mijakowska, CFA explores the Brightwell approach to private asset fund activates, and Amy Mankelow shares her views on the recent revolving door of UK Pensions Ministers.
Find out more about “Bright Insight – Q1 2025”02/04/2025
PensionsAge Awards 2025: DB Investment Manager of the Year
Brightwell has won DB investment manager of the year at the 2025 PensionsAge awards. Judges at the PensionsAge awards 2025 commended Brightwell for our approach to solving current DB investment challenges: "Brightwell showcased a clearly-articulated approach to solving some of the key DB funding and investment challenges facing the sector today – a real thought leader."
Find out more about “PensionsAge Awards 2025: DB Investment Manager of the Year”13/03/2025
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