V-FM: The Pensions Podcast

V-FM Pensions special #3: the one where Nico and Darren look back at some of the key themes that have emerged so far

In this episode of V-FM Pensions, Darren and Nico take a step back and reflect on some of the key points and debates that have cropped up in the podcast so far. Retail vs institutional; forward looking vs backward looking metrics; decumulation and end outcomes; communications and engagement are all discussed in this V-FM special.

V-FM Pensions #19: Back to the Future with Mercer’s Brian Henderson

In this episode Darren and Nico chat all things DC pensions and value for money with Mercer's Brian Henderson. Who would have known that Brian did a PhD on lasers and would bring a story to the podcast that prompted a reference to Back to the Future and Flux Capacitors. Listen to hear all.

V-FM Pensions #18: Rona Train talks Australian wine and value for money in DC

In this episode Nico and Darren speak to Hymans Robertson's Rona Train about what value for money in pensions means to her. As always, a lot of ground is covered starting with how Australian wine producers are adapting to climate change. Rona also talks about the importance of focusing on member outcomes, not just cost and, in particular, increasing contributions. Another great episode! Enjoy!

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!