Workplace pensions articles

New Scottish Widows Retirement Report reveals widening gender pension gap – here’s how to close it

Jill Henderson, Head of Strategic Relationships

November 2025

Aside from my day job supporting workplace pension clients and members I am driven to support women’s financial empowerment and doing what I can to help effect change.

What interest rate changes can mean for investors

Matt Brennan, Head of Asset Allocation and Research

September 2025

Interest rates play a key role in the economy, influencing a variety of financial products including savings, investments, pensions and property markets. Changes in interest rates are often a hot topic because of the effect they can have on things like our mortgages and savings.

Pensions adequacy needs to tackle inequality too

Jill Henderson, Head of Strategic Relationships

July 2025

We need to help people save more – and women have most to gain.

Exploring AI risks and opportunities

Eva Cairns, Head of Responsible Investment

June 2025

Widespread use of AI highlights the need for robust governance, our new report explains.

Why is government debt so high, and does it matter?

Scottish Widows.

June 2025

What’s driving government debt and what does it mean for investors?

Watch this: the pension engagement good news story

Robert Cochran, Innovation and Engagement Specialist.

June 2025

Technology, AI, video benefit statements, and gamification are making things a lot more engaging.

Three key ways to promote financial peace of mind

Stuart Hopley, Relationship Director, Workplace Pensions, Scottish Widows.

May 2025

Employers have a unique opportunity to support employees in achieving financial peace of mind.

How can we offer members better support?

Jerry Butcher, Workplace Savings Director, Scottish Widows

April 2025

When people are struggling, where can they get the right kind of support? 

Employees want responsibly invested pensions

Eva Cairns, Head of Responsible Investment

April 2025

Eva Cairns, Head of Responsible Investment, reflects on the findings of our recently published Responsibly Invested Pensions report. 

Taking the long view in turbulent times

Matt Brennan, Head of Asset Allocation

April 2025

In the wake of recent market volatility, Matt Brennan, Head of Asset Allocation, takes a look at what’s happening and what it means for investors. 

Why salary exchange is difficult to ignore

Susan Hope, Workplace Savings Specialist

April 2025

Changes to NI and minimum wages make a compelling case for salary exchange. 

Thrive in the pension (r)evolution

Jill Henderson, Head of Strategic Relationships

March 2025

Tackling the main pension challenges with a room full of employers provides fascinating insights.