V-FM: The Pensions Podcast

V-FM Pensions #38: Alistair Byrne talks behavioural science and value for money

In this episode of V-FM: The Pensions Podcast Darren and Nico have the pleasure of chatting to Alistair Byrne from State Street Global Advisors. Alistair's seen it all when it comes to DC investment and has also spent time in academia researching and writing about behavioural finance. We cover DB transfers, mastertrust regulation, behavioural finance, private equity and illiquids. And, of course, we ask Alistair what value for money means to him.

VFM Pensions #37 Liz Pfeuti grabs the mic and gets on her soap box

In this episode Darren and Nico chat to Liz Pfeuti, Chief Client Officer at Rhotic Media, about pension schemes and climate change, the general levy, illiquid investments and the general state of politics and policymaking. We also chat about value for money in DC pensions....

V-FM Pensions #36: The DCIF’s Louise Farrand talks pensions, investment and value for money

In this episode of V-FM, the pensions podcast, Nico and Darren chat to Louise Farrand, former journalist, now a freelancer and Executive Director of the DCIF. We talk about Lou's time as a journalist and editor of Pensions Insight and how Lou views value for money in her life (and pensions). Lou also brings in a coupe of cracking news stories about great thinkers and home working. Nico and Darren also learn what a "shoffice" is.....

V-FM Pensions #35: Simon Chrystal and wacaday

In this episode of V-FM the pensions podcast, Darren and Nico chat to the CEO of WPS Advisory Simon Chrystal. A great chat going beyond pensions focusing on people and communication alongside with an impromptu game of Mallet's Mallet in celebration of the Pensions Attention campaign.

V-FM Pensions #34: Corporate Adviser’s John Greenwood chats pensions

In this episode of V-FM, the pensions podcast, Nico and Darren chat to the editor of corporate adviser, John Greenwood about what value for money means to him.
In a wide ranging discussion, the trio talk about the state pension, pension scams, CDC, contracting out, and John's work in developing the 'CAPA index' as a way for the industry and others to compare investment performance.

V-FM Pensions #33: Damian Stancombe in the hot seat

In this episode of V-FM Pensions Darren and Nico chat to Barnett Waddingham's Damian Stancombe. We talk about people's relationship with work, calls from an asset manager to increase pension contributions, the pensions walk and talk, and Damian's personal countdown to retirement. We also chat a bit about value for money. Cracking episode this one! Also tune in to hear Nico's dodgy attempt as a Russian accent.

V-FM Pensions #32: Parrott flies in to chat value for money

In this episode Darren and Nico chat to professional trustee and former pensions manager Chris Parrott. As usual a wide ranging chat about all things pensions, from investing in the green transition, climate reporting, costs and charges impacting on investment returns, and Chris' take on value for money - which is all about quality. Great to chat to Chris and also hear about his career.... he's certainly worked in some pretty cool places!

V-FM Pensions #31: Budgie flies through an hour of V-FM chat

In this episode of V-FM: the Pensions Podcast Nico and Darren talk to industry legend Paul Budgen about... all sorts...
We discuss the women's world cup, Paul taking a sabbatical to study theology, his chaplaincy work and his interest in sports chaplaincy, his time in the pensions industry and, of course, what value for money means to him. We also talk about his new 'My Time' venture as he enters the world of budding entrepreneurs - you'll have to listen to the podcast to find out more!

V-FM Pensions #30: Investment and sustainability journalist Charlotte Moore talks VFM

In this episode of V-FM, the Pensions Podcast, Darren and Nico talk to multi award-winning journalist Charlotte Moore. As well as having a pop at Nico for once wearing a cravat, Charlotte manages to cause trouble on the podcast on a news story about Monzo potentially entering the pensions market. We also talk fixed income, Mansion House reforms, sustainability and the importance of focussing on delivering great outcomes for savers. Charlotte also gives a hint of an upcoming piece of work that a few of us are working on looking at asset managers' approach to communicating ESG - watch this space!

V-FM Pensions#29: Vincent Franklin

In this episode of V-FM, the Pensions Podcast, Darren and Nico chat to actor and Quietroom co-founder Vincent Franklin about investment, the state pension, his acting career and, of course, what value for money means to him.