Heywood Pension Technologies

As 2024 draws to a close, 2025 stands to be pivotal for pensions dashboards. With connection dates approaching, the focus is shifting beyond preparation to action. Is your scheme ready to connect? We've developed tools and services to support every step of your journey: ✔️ Connection Date Finder: Establish when you need to connect by ✔️ ISP Slot Booking Service: We can help you secure a connection slot to help you connect on time ✔️ Data Readiness: Ensure high-quality data for a smooth connection The waiting is almost over. Visit our pensions dashboards hub to find out how we can help you: https://lnkd.in/exGQ3zfp

Introducing Fiona, UX Lead at Heywood. Acting as a conduit between members, customers and business stakeholders, Fiona's role is key to the ongoing development of our member product, Heywood Engage. Does Fiona's story and description of Heywood resonate with you? We're recruiting for a number of roles to support our expansion, including our newly published Project Manager and Business Systems Analyst roles. Check out our vacancies, here: https://lnkd.in/eNg73SZ9

Pensions Management Institute (PMI) Pensions Aspects subscribers can now read our latest pensions dashboards feature in the December edition of the magazine. Up until now, much of the focus around dashboards has been data-readiness and planning for a secure and reliable connection. But with connection dates fast approaching, we turn our attention to two other core areas: - Are we ready to talk to our members about dashboards yet? - Ongoing maintenance.: Once you're on, you're always on Read the full article below.

🐝 At Heywood, one of our core values is 'we work together', and our monthly Hive Days help bring this to life. Hive days revolve around collaboration, connecting with colleagues and sharing knowledge. Hosted both virtually and in person, Hive Days invites everyone to get involved—from new graduates to board members. Our diverse mix of skills and perspectives helps us explore new ideas, learn together, and grow as a team. We recently wrapped up our final in-person Hive Day of the year with an exciting mix of business, technology, and culture sessions—and, of course, plenty of cake! 🧁 Discover more about Hive Days on our website: https://lnkd.in/efd8tx9b

It was a pleasure to work with Clara-Pensions on this landmark transaction and help them achieve a successful outcome for yet another group of members. We aim to empower schemes pursuing a transaction by providing a thorough and innovative assessment of data and benefit risks, offering them the confidence needed for a smooth and successful process. Congratulations to all involved.

Discover why Railpen partnered with Heywood to prepare for pensions dashboards in our latest case study. As early adopters, Railpen prioritised timely readiness and data quality, implementing robust governance frameworks and cleansing processes to retain trustee confidence. Heywood's flexible ISP capabilities ensured seamless integration across schemes and platforms. Learn how early collaboration and a focus on quality have helped Railpen prepare for its live connection journey starting May 2025. Read the full case study: https://lnkd.in/gjS33ekv

We were delighted to take part in the recent PensionsAge De-risking Roundtable, where Kelvin Wilson, our Director of Pension Risk Transfer (PRT), joined industry leaders to discuss the latest developments in the PRT market. Key topics included market capacity, emerging challenges, the impact of new entrants, and how AI is poised to drive greater efficiencies in the de-risking space. You can now catch the full write-up in the December issue of Pensions Age. https://lnkd.in/g3zvnXUE

The PensionsAge Awards are back this March, and we’re thrilled to be shortlisted for not one, not two, but three awards! We've joined forces with our friends at Money Alive for next year's Awards and together we're up for the Pensions Communication Award, Innovation Award (Technology) as well as Pension Technology Firm of the Year. It's also great to see so many of our customers shortlisted. Here's to another great event celebrating success across the pensions industry!

🌟 The Heywood Pension Pulse is coming soon. Packed with original research and expert insights, this report explores how accurate data is reshaping UK pension schemes and member engagement. As the industry faces monumental shifts—from pensions dashboards to a thriving bulk annuity market and digital-first member communications—being data-ready has never been more important. Be among the first to receive the report: https://lnkd.in/e-pXgnVK

In case you missed it, this recently published article explores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in the pensions industry. From streamlining admin tasks to revolutionising member engagement, AI offers incredible opportunities—but is the industry ready to embrace it? Featuring original research involving members and pension funds, we also asked about the motivating factors around AI adoption and implementation. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e6gr86dV