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Senior Pensions Manager, Dan Galpin, shares his perspective on why the most effective Pension Managers do far more than coordinate governance activities and become the operating system that keeps a pension scheme running effectively.

Trustee Director and Head of Outsourced Governance Services, Clare Kember, explores the skills employers are seeking in Pensions Managers and how the role continues to evolve.

IGG has acquired Scotland-based trustee firm ProPensions, strengthening its professional trusteeship and governance capabilities across the UK.

Independent Governance Group (IGG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Ethelston as CEO, effective 2 November 2026.

We welcome the proposed Value for Money Framework, while calling for broader measures that look beyond investment performance and charges to deliver better member outcomes.

Andrew McIlhinney has joined IGG as a Professional Trustee, adding significant legal and pensions expertise to the firm’s growing team serving clients across the UK.

IGG urges the Government to prioritise member security and trustee independence as it considers greater flexibility for DB pension scheme surpluses.

More than 90% of UK defined benefit pension sponsors have reviewed or are reviewing their long-term plans, with growing interest in run-on and alternative endgame strategies.