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Virtual Ideas Exchange

An interactive quarterly virtual event for pension and reward managers, and trustees.

The PwC Virtual Ideas Exchange is an interactive virtual forum for pension and reward managers, and trustees, to come together to hear about the latest developments in the pensions world and share experiences.

The Virtual Ideas Exchange was born in late 2020, and runs on a quarterly basis. Each session covers a current hot topic and considers how to apply these in a real world scenario.

“It was an excellent session”

Joanne FairbairnClient Director - Pension Trustee & Governance, Zedra

“Thanks very much for inviting me to this webinar, I thought it was a fascinating discussion and the presenters were very good. I look forward to joining the next event”

Paul JohnstoneGlobal Benefits & Wellbeing, Hiscox

Our Next Event

We will be in touch in the near future with details regarding our next Virtual Ideas Exchange event.

Past Events

The Virtual Ideas Exchange - DB Surplus Release: Making It Happen in Practice (15 July 2025)

Our panel explored the landmark Pension Schemes Bill and its potential to reshape how surplus is managed in defined benefit (DB) pension schemes.

Key insights from our panel and audience were:

  • Major Reform in Surplus Management: The Bill introduces flexibility for surplus release, removing long-standing legal hurdles and enabling reinvestment opportunities for employers.
  • Early Action and Governance Are Essential: Although the Bill won’t take effect until 2027, companies are encouraged to assess its impact now, revisit endgame strategies, and develop clear, well-documented surplus release policies.
  • Trustees Hold a Central Role: Trustees must evaluate the rationale for surplus release, ensure member protections, and maintain strong governance through covenant analysis, stakeholder engagement, and ongoing oversight.

Watch a recording of this session

Contact us

Gareth Henty

Gareth Henty

Head of Pensions, PwC United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)7736 723924

Amelia Abbott

Amelia Abbott

Manager, PwC United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)7483 957810

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