The event is a drop-in webinar with attendees choosing which sessions are of relevance to them.

09.30 – 09.45 – Economic overview

09.45 – 10.00 – DB Market overview

10.00 – 10.30 – Surplus, what does good look like?
With the Government helping unlocking surplus’, the regulator is expecting surplus policies to be discussed and developed. In our latest session in the 2026 surplus series, we discuss what does good look like across funding, investment, covenant, and governance.

10.30 – 11.00 – Virgin Media

With the Pension Schemes Act 2026 now in effect - including a long-awaited solution to Virgin Media issues - trustees should act to understand what it means for their scheme, and what needs to be done next. We’ll help you translate the solution into actionable steps, highlight common pitfalls and share a checklist trustees can use to drive an efficient process.

11.00 – 11.30 - The fifth superfund transaction: a case study

In April the 5th superfund transaction was announced, this time for a  £43m pension scheme.  Join our webinar to hear a live panel discussion between all the key people involved in the transaction – Mercer as lead advisor, the Trustees and Clara as the superfund destination for the Scheme members.  What were the new features of this transaction and what does it mean for other schemes considering superfund as a potential endgame solution.

11.30 – 12.00 – Covenant: Beyond the box ticking

Join us as we explore how covenant is now going beyond just a rating to meaningfully supporting scheme strategy and risk management, underpinning the security of members benefits.

Register now to gain valuable insights that will empower your pension scheme strategy in 2026.