V-FM: The Pensions Podcast

V-FM Pensions #17: Romi Savova from Pension Bee

In this episode of V-FM: Pensions, Darren and Nico talk to Pension Bee's Romi Savova about why she founded Pension Bee, her views on the DWP's value for money consultation and the importance of good customer service in delivering better member outcomes.

V-FM Pensions #16: The FT’s Jo Cumbo on value for money, productive finance and kangaroos

In this episode of VFM Pensions, Darren and Nico chat to the Financial Times' global pensions correspondent, the one and only, Jo Cumbo. They talk about kangaroos, Jo surviving the outback, productive finance and, of course, value for money.  We also ask Jo about the piece of journalism she is most proud about - another must listen episode!

VFM Pensions #15: Jenny Segal on purpose and value for money

In this episode Darren and Nico chat to Jenny Segal about purpose and hybrid working, her new book that has just been published and, of course, what value for money means to her.

V-FM Pensions #14: The Robert Cochran episode

In this episode Darren and Nico chat to Scottish Widows' Robert Cochran about what value for money means to him, the importance of engagement and communications, and his time on the Pensions Bus.

VFM Podcast special: our response to the DWP value for money consultation

In this episode Darren and Nico respond to the DWP's value for money consultation. This episode was submitted to DWP on Monday 27th March 2023 as part of its formal consultation process (we also sent a transcript).

VFM Podcast #13: The one where we talk to Northern Trust’s Mark Austin about value for money, custody and designer belts

In this episode of VFM: The Pensions Podcast, Nico and Darren chat to Northern Trust's Mark Austin about custody platforms, value for money and designer belts. Enjoy!

V-FM Pensions #12: Mike Berners-Lee

In this episode Darren and Nico chat with the renowned climate scientist, author and founder of Small Word Consulting, Mike Berners-Lee. A fascinating chat that kept coming back to the poly-crisis and the existential threats facing our planet. This is an episode you really don't want to miss!

V-FM Podcast #11:The one where we chat VFM measurement, private markets and offsets (oh... and the Budget) with Julius Pursaill

In this episode Darren and Nico chat all things V-FM and a lot more with Cushon's Julius Pursaill. Recorded on the day after Budget 2023 we talk about the main pensions budget measures, before tackling measuring VFM, investment in private markets and the use of offsets.

V-FM Podcast #10: The one where we chat to the architect of the DWP’s Value for Money consultation - Des Healy

In this episode, Nico and Darren chat value for money, investment and pensions with the DWP's Des Healy. 

V-FM#9: XPS DC guru Sophia Singleton chats value for money

In this episode Darren and Nico chat to Sophia Singleton from XPS about how she got into pensions, her career to date and, of course, her views on VFM. Sophia talks about the need to for schemes and providers to focus on providing an income - a common theme that is emerging among our guests.