V-FM: The Pensions Podcast

V-FM: The Pensions Podcast

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Episodes 100
Avg. Duration 1h 17m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Apr 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
82%
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About This Podcast

The podcast from Darren Philp and Nico Aspinall talking all things pensions and investments.

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Recent Episodes

V-FM Pensions #162: Darren and Nico catch up

Jun 05, 2026 1h 9m

In this episode of V-FM Pensions, hosts Darren and Nico catch up on a whole host of topics that are currently making the pensions news. We talk about Retirement CDC, Pensions UK Retirement Living…

V-FM Pensions #161: CAPA's Sam Seaton

May 29, 2026 1h 12m

In this episode of V-FM Pensions, hosts Nico and Darren chat to Sam Seaton, CEO of CAPA Data. Through CAPA Data, Sam provides the data platform behind the Corporate Adviser Master Trust and GPP…

V-FM Pensions #160: Scottish Widows' Jerry Butcher

May 22, 2026 1h 18m

In this episode of V-FM Pensions, hosts Darren and Nico chat to Scottish Widows' Director of Workplace Jerry Butcher. In a very wide-ranging episode we chat about engagement, defaults, the use of AI,…

V-FM Pensions #159: Going Dutch... with AF Advisory's Jasper Haak

May 15, 2026 1h 6m

In this episode of V-FM Pensions hosts Darren and Nico chat with AF Advisory's Jasper Haak. We discuss the "Wet toekomst pensioenen", the Dutch "Future of Pensions Act", which came into force in 2023…

V-FM Pensions #158: To scale or not to scale?

May 08, 2026 55m

In this episode of the podcast, Darren and Nico catch up on some of the recent pensions news. In a surprisingly fiery episode we throw out some difficult questions for regulators and the industry,…

V-FM Pensions #157: As live from the PMI - Housing and Pensions

Apr 24, 2026 1h 5m

In this episode of V-FM, hosts Darren and Nico are 'out and about' at the PMI's DC and Master Trust Symposium where we recorded an 'as live' session on Pensions and Housing. We are joined by Anna…

V-FM Pensions #156: Standard Life's workplace decumulation guru Esther Hawley

Apr 17, 2026 1h 12m

In this episode of V-FM pensions, hosts Darren and Nico chat to Standard Life's Esther Hawley about all things decumulation. We hear about Standard Life's approach to helping people with the knotty…

V-FM Pensions #155: Listener Q+A part two

Apr 10, 2026 1h 24m

In this episode of V-FM Pensions, hosts Nico and Darren continue ploughing through listener questions, with a focus this time on how the system actually turns pots into pensions. We chat retirement…

V-FM Pensions #154: Listener Q+A (part one...)

Apr 03, 2026 1h 11m

In this episode of V-FM Pensions, hosts Darren and Nico put themselves at the mercy of listener questions in this Q+A special (part one...) that lays bare some of the current and emerging fault lines…

V-FM Pensions #153: WPS Advisory's Simon Chrystal returns

Mar 27, 2026 1h 16m

In this episode of V-FM Pensions hosts Darren and Nico chat to Simon Chrystal, CEO of WPS Advisory. Simon's been on the pod before and we wanted to get him back on to talk about the evolution of his…

V-FM Pensions #152: TPT's Philip Smith and Ruari Grant

Mar 20, 2026 1h 23m

This week on V-FM, hosts Darren and Nico are joined by Philip Smith and Ruari Grant from TPT, a £11.5bn, 500,000-member hybrid powerhouse quietly shaping some of the biggest shifts in UK…

V-FM Pensions #151: LCP's Sam Cobley

Mar 13, 2026 1h 11m

In this episode of V-FM, hosts Darren and Nico chat to LCP’s Sam Cobley discussing the role of Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) in the UK pensions system. Sitting between DC and DB, CDC pools…

V-FM Pensions #150: now:pensions' Samantha Gould

Mar 06, 2026 1h 4m

In this episode of V-FM Pensions hosts Darren and Nico chat to Now: Pensions' Samantha Gould. Samantha heads up Now's PR and campaigns and has been particularly vocal in campaigning about pensions…

V-FM Pensions #149: Nico and Darren discuss the news

Feb 27, 2026 1h 9m

In this episode of V-FM Pensions, hosts Darren and Nico take a meander through some recent pension news stories. The pair discuss: Reform’s proposal to consolidate the LGPS into a single UK-focused…

V-FM Pensions #148: David Butcher revisited

Feb 20, 2026 1h 18m

In this episode of V-FM Pensions, hosts Nico and Darren welcome their first-ever podcast guest back to the show: David Butcher. They catch up with David to hear how his mindfulness coaching through…

V-FM Pensions #147: The podcast's response to CP26/1

Feb 16, 2026 1h 35m

In this episode of V-FM Pensions, Darren and Nico chat through their thoughts on the FCA and TPR's latest consultation on value for money (CP 26/1). In a must listen episode for anyone developing…

V-FM Pensions #146: Pan's Nicholas Chadha

Feb 13, 2026 1h 17m

In this episode of V-FM Pensions hosts Darren and Nico chat to Pan Trustees' Nicholas Chadha to explore what value for money means in modern trusteeship. Nick reflects on his journey from actuarial…

V-FM Pensions #145: Standard Life's Claire Altman

Feb 06, 2026 1h 10m

In this episode of VFM Pensions, hosts Nico and Darren are joined by Claire Altman, who leads Standard Life’s work across pensions risk transfer and individual retirement solutions. Claire shares her…

V-FM Pensions #144: Trustee and Trade Unionist, Rory Murphy

Jan 30, 2026 1h 18m

In this episode of VFM Pensions, Nico and Darren are joined by "Red" Rory Murphy,  trustee chair, board adviser, pensions commentator and lifelong trade unionist. Rory brings a refreshingly different…

V-FM Pensions #143: Admin supremo Kim Gubler

Jan 23, 2026 1h 12m

In this episode of V-FM Pensions, hosts Nico and Darren chat to Kim Gubler. Kim wears many hats in the pensions industry, among them Managing Director of KGC Associates, President of PASA, and is an…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does V-FM: The Pensions Podcast have?

V-FM: The Pensions Podcast has published 100 episodes since April 2024, covering topics in Business, Investing.

Is V-FM: The Pensions Podcast still active?

V-FM: The Pensions Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 1h 17m.

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