Pensions Governance Conference 2025: Register Now

The Isle of Man's Only Dedicated Pensions Conference

This event is specifically created for anyone involved with Isle of Man company pension schemes and group personal pensions, including:

  • HR Teams
  • Company Directors
  • Trustees of Pension Schemes
  • Lawyers and Accountants
  • Anyone with an interest in Isle of Man company pensions

Hosted by Boal & Co and sponsored by Finance Isle of Man this interactive conference will feature a mix of presentations, expert panels and breakout sessions delivered by leaders in the field of pensions from Boal & Co, the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority, CMS, Hymans Robertson, Keystone Law, Mercer and more.

The jam packed agenda includes a wide range of formats and pension topics including breakout sessions providing a choice of both specialist technical content and more generalist subject matter.


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Morning Agenda

Time Topic
08.15-09.00 Breakfast: Fruit Skewers, Granola & Berry Bircher Pots and Pastries 
09.00-09.05 Welcome
09.05-09.15 Introduction
09.15-10.15 Update from the Isle of Man FSA
10.15-11.00

Breakouts:

DB - Scheme Funding & Longevity
DC - Decumulation for DC Pension Schemes

11.00-11.15 Coffee & Home Baked Biscuits 
11.15-11.45

Breakouts:

DB - Investing for Different Objectives
DC - Best Practice for Leavers

11.45-12.30 CRS & FATCA
12.30-13.00 Panel: Current Issues
13.00-14.00 Lunch: Hot Savory Buffet

Afternoon Agenda

14.00-14.10 The Island's Pensions Industry
14.10-14.45 Global Tax Implications on Pensions
14.45-15.30 Fiduciary Duties - Where Are We Now?
15.30-16.00 IHT Case Study
16.00-17.00 Refreshments, Freshly Baked Cakes and Networking 


Meet the Speakers

Karen Kelly

Karen Kelly | Group Director | Boal & Co

Karen manages Boal & Co’s international corporate pension client portfolio as well as overseeing business operations and the group marketing function. She has more than 20 years’ experience managing retirement benefits schemes.


Ben Hughes

Ben Hughes | Head of Pensions | Keystone Law (Isle of Man)

Having qualified in London as a pensions specialist, Ben has advised on all aspects of Isle of Man pensions law for the last 20 years. His practice covers the majority of domestic and international schemes in the Isle of Man.


Andrew Kniveton

Andrew Kniveton | Head of Policy and Risk | Isle of Man FSA

Andrew has been involved in a wide range of regulatory policy initiatives and has supported the risk management & information governance frameworks. He has responsibility for the Authority’s regulatory policy, enterprise risk management framework & information governance compliance.


Andrew Pugh

Andrew Pugh | Actuarial Consultant | Mercer

Andrew is a Scheme Actuary and Risk transfer broker and Consultant. With a focus on broking bulk annuity transactions for DB schemes, the subsequent implementation of buy-ins and buy-outs, together with scheme wind ups, Andrew specialises in advising IOM DB occupational pension schemes.


Michael Ardill

Michael Ardill | DC Associate Investment Consultant | Hymans Robertson

Michael helps trustees, corporates and DC pension providers to make robust and informed investment decisions and secure the best outcomes for DC members.


Meg Facey

Meg Facey | Associate Investment Consultant | Hymans Robertson

Meg supports several public and private clients, covering primarily DB pension schemes, with assets under consultancy ranging between £50m and £4bn. 


John Batty

John Batty | Technical Manager | Boal & Co

John has wide ranging pensions knowledge. He is involved with Boal's GPP, SIPP, SSAS and master-trust pension products for the IOM market as well as QROPS, QNUPS and IPP solutions for individuals internationally. With 30 years' experience, he has worked in Europe, the Middle East and the Far East.


Simon Pickering

Simon Pickering | Head of Insurance and Pensions | Isle of Man Department for Enterprise

Simon heads up insurance and pensions within the Finance IOM agency at the Department for Enterprise; the promotional arm of the Isle of Man Government.  Having previously worked in the banking, insurance and financial advisory sectors, he brings a breadth of experience in the Island’s key financial services.


Simon Evans

Simon Evans | Senior Associate, Pensions | CMS

Simon is an English-qualified lawyer providing advice on contentious and non-contentious pensions matters. He advises several cross-border schemes connected to the IOM on winding up and buying-out, employer covenant, and best practice scheme governance.


Mark Doyle

Mark Doyle | Director | Boal & Co

Mark has overall responsibility for Boal & Co’s domestic (Isle of Man) personal pensions and the trusteeship of domestic corporate pensions (DB and DC). He is also a key technical/sales contact within the business for advisers, introducers and clients.

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