Josh Welsh

Josh Welsh

Josh Welsh is a senior journalist in the Wealth vertical for Key Media, where he covers the people, firms, and trends in the benefits and pensions space. As lead reporter for Benefits and Pensions Monitor (BPM), he reports on institutional investing, pension governance, retirement policy, as well as employer-sponsored benefits plans. He has also contributed to BPM's sister US publication InvestmentNews.

His reporting draws on direct conversations with industry experts, CIOs, plan sponsors and portfolio managers, translating complex developments in capital markets, pension plans and regulation into clear, accurate coverage for industry decision-makers. He adheres to Key Media's editorial standards on sourcing, verification, and disclosure, and is committed to accuracy, balance, and accountability to readers.

Josh is a Humber Polytechnic graduate, with a bachelor's in journalism and a diploma in screen acting. Outside the newsroom, he's a member of the historic Arts and Letters Club of Toronto, an avid filmgoer, and continues to pursue his passion for acting.

For story suggestions, expert commentary, or media inquiries, Josh can be reached at josh.welsh@keymedia.com or LinkedIn.

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