The Broadcast

by Broadstone Corporate Benefits

The Broadcast is a series of podcasts looking at the latest news and topics of the day covering pensions and savings. It is hosted by David Brooks, Head of Policy and Simon Kew, Head of Market Engagement at Broadstone. In each episode there will also be a special guest for a closer look at a particular topic in more detail.

Podcast episodes

  • Season 2

  • Pensions Policy Institute

    Pensions Policy Institute

    Our hosts Simon Kew and David Brooks are joined by Chris Curry to discuss all things PPI, from the Lifetime Provider Model analysis to challenges associated within the Pensions Industry as well as Pensions Engagement.

  • Buy-out - decisions and insurer covenant

    Buy-out - decisions and insurer covenant

    Host David Brooks is joined by Louisa Harrold from Zedra, Andy Palmer from BDO and our very own Chris Rice to chat through the decision making for trustees approaching buy-out and the use of insurer covenant reviews in that process.

  • A look at the pensions landscape - where we are and what might change

    A look at the pensions landscape - where we are and what might change

    It’s the first episode of 2024 and our hosts David Brooks and Simon Kew are joined by Carolyn Saunders, Partner at Dentons. In this episode, we discuss a variety of important topics that have been hitting the pensions trustee agenda throughout the past few months including the General Code, Funding Regulations, Productive Finance, and Pension Commission.

  • Communication is key - unlocking how best to talk to members

    Communication is key - unlocking how best to talk to members

    In this episode our host Simon is joined by special guest Chloe Taylor, the first CEO of Quietroom. We discuss how to communicate with members, understanding metrics to predict how a message will land and the occasionally blurry line between guidance and advice.

  • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

    Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

    Our hosts David and Simon are joined by Professional Trustee Sarah Brennan, from Dalriada Trustees, to discuss recent developments in EDI and how Trustees can address this.