SPP publishes paper on DEI in the pensions industry
Author: LAPF Investments | Published: November 28, 2025
The Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) has published a new paper highlighting both the benefits of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the pensions industry and the work still required to improve it.
SPP equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) group chair, Daniel Gerring, acknowledged a marked decline in DEI across many sectors, but noted: “Evidence suggests that the UK pensions industry is not following suit.”
This optimism is supported by The Pensions Regulator’s DEI guidance, which is already being implemented with “impressive results”. Meanwhile, an SPP survey found that 73% of members believe DEI should be a priority within its policy objectives.
To produce the Inclusive Futures paper, SPP worked with pension professionals and a range of civil society organisations, including Disability Rights UK, The Donaldson Trust, The Social Mobility Foundation, Stonewall, UN Women UK and the Race Equality Foundation.
Gerring added: “Having these experts’ views collected in a single publication helps to identify consistent themes: above all, while there is much to celebrate, there is a great deal still to do to ensure inclusion… We hope that this collection of articles will help to further raise awareness and understanding of the continued importance of DEI, as well as stimulating debate both within the pensions sector and the wider business world.”
