Pensions Management Institute launches new Development Partnerships programme
Author: LAPF Investments | Published: November 13, 2025
The Pensions Management Institute (PMI) has announced the launch of a new Development Partnerships programme, with the Local Government Association (LGA) among the first to join the initiative.
Also backed by Barnett Waddingham and Aptia, the move comes as part of the professional body’s efforts to protect UK savers by raising professional standards across the pensions industry.
Its model enables organisations to invest in their people more effectively by replacing “fragmented individual memberships” with a “streamlined, scalable structure” that delivers better value and deeper engagement.
PMI’s chief customer officer Varsha Gicas said: “Our role is to educate pension professionals, empower tomorrow’s pension leaders and enable better saver outcomes. We know organisations today need scalable, cost-effective ways to invest in skills.
“So I am delighted that Barnett Waddingham, Aptia and the LGA have been the first to join us as Development Partners to ensure their staff gain the skills they need to operate in a rapidly changing and more complex pensions landscape.
“This exciting initiative is about working with corporations more effectively to raise standards in a more efficient way. We’re helping employers explore how they can support their people while also listening carefully to what they need from their professional body.”
Lisa Clarkson, senior LGPS training and development adviser at the LGA, added: “We’re proud to be one of the first organisations to join the PMI’s Development Partnerships programme.
“This collaboration reflects our commitment to equipping local government pension professionals with the skills and knowledge they need to deliver the best possible outcomes for LGPS scheme members.”
