Carolyn Saunders

Lawyer, specialising in all things pensions, with particular focus on ESG; singer; opera and theatre addict. All views are my own

[Carolyn Saunders @PensionsDiva]

So pleased that the Dentons pensions team has been shortlisted for the Pensions Law Firm of the year award @PensionsAgeAwards Congratulations and good luck to all the finalists #PensionsAgeAwards

[Carolyn Saunders @PensionsDiva]

Heading to Manchester today for #PLSAannual23 @ThePLSA where the industry comes together. Looking forward to seeing everyone

[Carolyn Saunders @PensionsDiva]

Congratulations to Elle Bogle for her witty, thoughtful and thought-provoking new play, “Shedding” @MountviewLDN View Festival, produced by @will_fieldhouse I look forward to seeing and hearing more of this talented young writer

[Carolyn Saunders @PensionsDiva]

Looking forward to another day at #PLSAinvest23 - such an interesting and thought-provoking programme. And look out for John Gething’s @mercer session on End Game: An Alternative Reality. See you there

[Carolyn Saunders @PensionsDiva]

Great to see this focus on outcomes and on the actions and governance underlying TCFD reporting. Robust governance is key to enable trustees to comply with their fiduciary duties in relation to ESG and to help them withst…https://t.co/5AsPHJRHF2 https://t.co/9zT9xNIzFe

[Carolyn Saunders @PensionsDiva]

Regulator consults on overhaul of DB pension scheme funding regulation https://t.co/SulaP9LksJ

[Carolyn Saunders @PensionsDiva]

Many #pension schemes have ticked the box for assessing #cyber risks. But this is one area that is changing. Trustees need to stay on their toes. We look forward to finding out what some of them are doing at #PLSAannual22

[Carolyn Saunders @PensionsDiva]

#CDC schemes have been able to apply for registration with TPR since 1 August. How is that process coming along? And what are the ambitions for a future #pensions landscape with a CDC presence? We should find out a lot more at #PLSAannual22

[Carolyn Saunders @PensionsDiva]

The past year has demonstrated the huge impact that #macroeconomic developments can have on pension savers. Dame Frances Cairncross is ideally placed to provide an insight into what the future holds for #pension savers at #PLSAannual22

[Carolyn Saunders @PensionsDiva]

Sometimes the Pensions Regulator’s role seems focused on keeping trustees in order, rather than on outcomes for savers. We look forward to hearing from Charles Counsell on what #TPR is doing specifically for #savers at #PLSAannual22

[Carolyn Saunders @PensionsDiva]

Let's put a positive spin on #governance. It's not just compliance, it means real control and real protection. Here are Christina Bowyer's brief views on governance #PLSAannual22

[Carolyn Saunders @PensionsDiva]

Thought-provoking ideas on the interaction of the #statepension and #drawdown strategies from David Bird and Stefan Lundbergh of NOW Pensions at #PLSAannual22

[Carolyn Saunders @PensionsDiva]

Many #pension savers have little or no idea what their pension funds will pay out in #retirement. Are too many in for a shock? Something to explore at #PLSAannual22

[Carolyn Saunders @PensionsDiva]

Many #pensionschemes have been looking at transferring to a #superfund, but things haven’t yet got off the ground. Simon True will tell us about the latest developments at #PLSAannual22

[Carolyn Saunders @PensionsDiva]

Many schemes have adopted a #NetZero strategy. But not all strategies are the same. We look forward to learning more at #PLSAannual22 about the role of natural capital

[Carolyn Saunders @PensionsDiva]

#Drawdown has become the most popular way of taking income from a DC pot. But are members choosing the right #investments, drawdown levels and timing? This is an area where the #pensions industry is looking for novel ideas at #PLSAannual22

[Carolyn Saunders @PensionsDiva]

2/2 Decisions made hastily in a crisis may not be ideal. We look forward to learning what schemes can do to help savers at #PLSAannual22

[Carolyn Saunders @PensionsDiva]

1/2 The cost of living crisis is having an impact on pension decisions. Some savers have reduced contributions & others have decided to cash out their savings #PLSAannual22

[Carolyn Saunders @PensionsDiva]

We certainly have been living in interesting, and rather difficult times, for #pension schemes. We look forward to hearing from Nick Robinson what the impact of recent government decisions and international developments have been, and what’s still in store at #PLSAannual22

[Carolyn Saunders @PensionsDiva]

2/2 Will this usher in a new age of #DC schemes #investing more heavily in productive #growth? We look forward to discussing this at #PLSAannual22