PASA Edinburgh 2025: The Whole of the Moon
Welcome
Pensions administration is often experienced in fragments. A governance update here, a data challenge there, a regulatory shift in the distance. ‘The Whole of the Moon’ brings those pieces together.
We begin with the Regulator’s perspective on the pressures shaping our environment, before turning to a uniquely Scottish lens on pensions and a discussion on reframing administration as a strategic driver. The afternoon takes us deeper into the General Code and the realities of dashboard delivery, before closing with a relaxed networking reception. It’s a programme designed to give you both the detailed insight and the panoramic view – the “whole of the moon.”
Agenda
| 13:00 - 13:30 | Registration & Light Lunch |
|---|---|
| 13:30 - 13:40 | Welcome & Introduction - PASA Chair |
| 13:40 - 14:05 |
Keynote TPRRegulatory Pressures & Governance |
| 14:05 - 14:20 |
Mini-intro:The Scottish Lens: What's Unique, What's Universal? |
| 14:20 - 15:00 |
Panel 1Reframing Administration: From Cost Centre to Strategic Driver |
| 15:00 - 15:30 | Coffee break and networking |
| 15:30 - 16:10 |
Panel 2Delivering on the General Code |
| 16:10 - 16:50 |
Panel 3Early lessons from dashboards |
| 16:50 - 17:00 | Chair's round up |
| 17:00 - 19:00 | Drinks & Snacks Reception |
Speakers
Sandy Begbie
Sandy Begbie CBE, FRSE was appointed Chief Executive of Scottish Financial Enterprise in October 2020.
Prior to joining SFE, Sandy led the development of the Scottish Government’s Young Person’s Guarantee following an 18-month contract at Tesco Bank as the Chief Transformation Officer.
Sandy was responsible for the Global People, Organisation and Culture Integration following the successful merger of Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management in 2017. Before the merger Sandy was the Chief People Officer and Lead Executive for China and Hong Kong for Standard Life for eight years. During this time, he led the Standard Life HR team to be recognised as one of the top performing functions in the UK and also led the turn-around of Standard Life’s Chinese Joint Venture. Sandy was appointed Senior Advisor to the Standard Life HASL Asia business in Hong Kong in July 2020, having been Chair of the Hong Kong-based Board since 2014. In December 2023 Sandy was appointed as International Director to the HASL Asia business and stepped down as Senior Advisor.
Before joining Standard Life in May 2010 Sandy held similar Transformation and Group HR Director positions within Aegon, Scottish Power and Royal Bank of Scotland.
Sandy holds several non-executive positions including Chair of Place2Be Scotland and a Trustee on the National Place2Be Board, Chair of Young Person Guarantee and Chair of DYW (Developing the Young Workforce).
Sandy was awarded a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List in August 2018 for services to business and social inclusion. He was appointed a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (FRSE) in March 2023. In December 2024 Sandy was awarded Freedom of the City of London for his transformative leadership in Scotland's financial sector and his enduring commitment to fostering economic growth and social inclusion across Scotland.
Venue
TBA