Isle of Man Pensions Governance Conference 2026

Event: Nov 6, 2026 · 3 min read

Join us for the fifth annual Isle of Man Pensions Governance Conference, the Island's leading event dedicated exclusively to Isle of Man corporate, occupational and group personal pensions.

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Hosted by Boal & Co and sponsored by Finance Isle of Man, this full-day conference brings together pension professionals, employers and industry experts to explore the latest developments shaping the pensions landscape in the Isle of Man.

Whether you are responsible for an occupational pension scheme, managing a group personal pension arrangement, advising clients or supporting employees through pension decisions, this conference offers valuable insights, practical guidance and opportunities to learn from industry leaders.

Who should attend?

This conference has been designed for:

Pension Trustees
HR Professionals
Company Directors
Pension Managers and Administrators
Independent Financial Advisers
Lawyers and Accountants
Employers operating pension arrangements
Anyone with an interest in Isle of Man pensions and retirement benefits

What to expect

The conference will feature a dynamic mix of:

Expert presentations
Panel discussions
Fireside chats
Interactive breakout sessions

Networking opportunities

For 2026, the programme has been expanded to include dedicated content for HR professionals and employers, alongside the technical and governance-focused sessions that have made this conference a fixture in the Isle of Man pensions calendar.

Topics include

Isle of Man FSA regulatory updates
Legal and governance developments
Member communications and engagement
Pension scheme administration best practice
Member tracing
Defined Benefit (DB) and Defined Contribution (DC) pensions
GDPR considerations for pension trustees
Common reporting and compliance pitfalls
Current industry challenges and emerging trends

Professional Development

All attendees will be eligible to claim CPD hours.

Networking

The day concludes with refreshments and networking.

Why Attend?

Stay up to date with the latest regulatory and industry developments
Gain practical insights from leading pensions professionals
Choose from both technical and non-technical breakout sessions
Earn valuable CPD hours
Build connections with industry peers and experts

Agenda

Time	Topic	Suitable for	Speaker		Room
*0815-0900*	Registration & Breakfast	All	-		Snaefell
0900-0915	Welcome & Introduction	All	Mark Doyle	Boal & Co	Niarbyl
0915-1015	FSA Update & Q&A	All	Bettina Roth Andrew Kniveton Ronald Dicks David Baker Chaired by Ben Hughes	FSA FSA FSA FSA Keystone IOM	Niarbyl
1015-1100	Breakout 1:
	(A): Keeping Privilege Protected: Key principles and risks for pension trustees	Trustees & pension professionals	Simon Evans	CMS	Niarbyl
	(B): Pensions Made Practical: Supporting employees & getting it right	HR professionals & employers	John Batty	Boal & Co	Brulot
	(C): Defined Benefit Investments	DB pension trustees & advisers	Ben Alcock	Hymans	Champagne Bar
*1100-1115*	Coffee	All	-		Snaefell
1115-1200	Breakout 2:
	(A): GDPR Update for Pension Trustees	Trustees & pension professionals	Kathryn Sharman	DQ	Niarbyl
	(B): Hints & Tips for Employers	HR professionals & employers	Miltiades Papadopoulos	Boal & Co	Brulot
	(C): Making Sense of DB Transfer Values	DB pension trustees & advisers	Andrew Pugh	Marsh	Champagne Bar
*1200-1210*	Buffer to move back to main room	-	-		-
1210-1250	Panel Discussion	All	Andrew Pugh John Batty Keith Bull Mark Doyle Simon Pickering Chair: Ben Hughes	Marsh Boal & Co Grant Thornton Boal & Co Finance Isle of Man Keystone IOM
*1250-1400*	Hot buffet lunch	-	-		-
1400-1410	A word from our sponsor...	All	Simon Pickering	Finance Isle of Man	Niarbyl
1410-1450	Member Tracing	All	Jonny Harman	Kroll	Niarbyl
*1450-1500*	Comfort Break	-	-	-	-
1500-1520	Common Errors in Pension Scheme Reporting	All	Liam Jones	Income Tax Department	Niarbyl
1520-1600	Fireside Chat	All	Mark Doyle Chris Shimmin Liam Jones Keith Bull	Boal & Co FSA Income Tax Dept Grant Thornton	Niarbyl
1600-1615	Close	-	Mark Doyle	Boal & Co	Niarbyl
1615-1730	Refreshments & Networking	-	-		Snaefell