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Musings | 23 Jun 2026

It’s Good to Talk. Isn’t It?

A certain advertising strapline once said, ‘It’s Good to Talk’. And it is. But when it comes to pensions administration, it’s more of a case that we need to talk and especially when it comes to scams. We need to talk about how we talk to members and the language we use not only to improve the member experience generally, but also very specifically to limit the risks of members being scammed.

Musings | 23 Jun 2026

From compliance to capability: The next phase of Pension Scheme Governance

The recent TPR Talks discussion on raising standards of trusteeship and governance reignited an important debate across the pensions industry: what does 'good governance' actually look like in practice? Governance spans a wide spectrum of matters from endgame strategy, risk management, cyber security, business continuity, third-party supplier oversight, data quality to AI governance. Trustees are expected to manage pension-specific risks and all the operational risks that could materially impact members and scheme operations. Operational risk management in a highly outsourced model deserves its own article!

Case studies | 8 Jun 2026

DC Adviser Review: A second opinion counts

We were approached by a trustee board of a large blue-chip company whose DC investment consultant had been in role for several years. The trustee board had gone through several changes in service contacts at the consultant and had gradually lost confidence in the advice being put forward on the investment aspects of the DC section. It’s worth noting however that the trustee board felt that the scheme’s default fund was in good shape after it had gone through a series of evolutions.

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Paul Armitage

Head of DC
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Geoff Francis

Senior Consultant
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Adam Barker

Project Manager
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Robert Plumb

Senior Associate
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Kneale Jefferis

Administrator
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Claire Wallis

Consultant
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Clare Chilton

Consultant
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Jo Fellowes

Director
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Barry Mack

Director
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Tammy King

Head of People
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Daniel Jacobson

Principal Consultant
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Danuta Nott

Business Support Manager
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Cindy Dadier

Head of Operations
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Antonella Sferrino

Associate
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Ian McQuade

CEO
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Ellen Ratcliffe

Principal Consultant
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Katy Wilkinson

Consultant
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Hana Bailey

Senior Consultant
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Robyn Cowan

Senior Consultant
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Tom Oakley

Consultant
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Amanda Cullen

Senior Associate
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Adrian Cooper

Head of Market Engagement
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Rosanne Corbett

Director
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Sharon Hine

HR & Business Support Administrator
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Mark Dallaway

Senior Associate
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Pamjit Virdi

Senior Consultant
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Emma Beard

Senior Consultant
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Margs Harvey

Business Administrator
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Auline-Jean Melbourne

Associate
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Tony Brown

Consultant
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Ryan Perrin

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Susan Sinclair

Senior Consultant
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Emma Rogers

Senior Consultant
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Adam Chate

Senior Consultant
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Alan Simpson

Financial Controller
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Reece Eley

Junior Consultant
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Kate Maloney

Client Director
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Katherine Milton

Principal Consultant
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Olivia Devereese

Project Manager

Testimonials

Muse bring a helpful and experienced objectivity to projects which helps guide the Trustee Board through some important decision making with pace.
Former Head of Marks & Spencer Pension Trust, Marks & Spencer Pension Trust Limited
It was a pleasure to work with Muse on our Administrator selection process. As we were outsourcing for the first time, which is particularly challenging, their insight into the market and the administrators we saw, guiding us through the minefield of selection, gave us confidence that we were making the most informed decision. Muse’s process was pragmatic and effective, always considerate of the circumstances of the in-house team. We continued to rely on Muse’s support particularly throughout the contracting stage where their knowledge & experience proved invaluable as well as the transition stage; they challenged the administrator and asked the questions we didn’t know to ask. I would have no hesitation in recommending them.
Trustee Director, Molins UK Pension Fund Trustee Limited
Muse carried out an effectiveness review for both of our scheme trustee boards and ran a joint board workshop on the findings and helped our trustees agree actions. An external review and the workshop were ‘firsts’ for us, we wanted to get it right. We chose Muse because of their experience and independence. Their team were very skilled in helping our trustees take stock and reflect, challenging us to think about future effectiveness and bringing wider knowledge of trustee practice and corporate governance. Muse really delivered well on the work.
Pension and Benefits Partner, LV= Pension Trustee Limited

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