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Welcome to our open finance world
Graeme Bold, Workplace Pensions Director
November 2023
Our new partnership with Moneyhub will put members in control of their money and support their financial wellbeing.
Take a look in the Pension Mirror
Robert Cochran, Retirement Specialist
November 2023
An ‘overnight’ pension engagement sensation built on 10 years of experience, the Scottish Widows pension mirror blends AI, innovation – and a bit of fun.
Let’s make retirement better for women
Jill Henderson, Head of Workplace Business Development
November 2023
Scottish Widows 2023 Women and Retirement Report highlights that many women face stark challenges when saving for retirement. Why – and what’s the answer?
Membership survey gives us valuable insights
Sharon Bellingham - Master Trust and IGC Lead
November 2023
The 2023 Scottish Widows Master Trust annual membership survey highlights the challenges many face when it comes to planning and saving for retirement, but there are reasons to be optimistic.
Are you ready for auto enrolment reform?
Alison Nicolson and Jane Clark-Hutchison
October 2023
Employers will need to be ready for the extension of auto-enrolment to bring in younger and lower paid workers.
Ensuring equality, diversity, and inclusion – The role of trustees
Sharon Bellingham Master Trust and IGC Lead
October 2023
Sharon Bellingham discusses the role of trustees in successfully embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion.
7 ways to boost pension engagement
Alison Nicolson and Jane Clark-Hutchison
September 2023
With Pension Engagement season well underway, it’s fantastic seeing industry, government, media, employers and providers pulling together.
Putting the buzz into Pension Awareness
Robert Cochran, Retirement Specialist
September 2023
We’ve been involved with Pension Awareness for the past decade and this year is bigger and better than ever, with the usual dash of fun.
Sharon Bellingham - Master Trust and IGC Lead
August 2023
Sharon Bellingham, Master Trust Lead at Scottish Widows, discusses how communication strategies need to evolve to meet the needs of DC savers.
Sharon Bellingham - Master Trust and IGC Lead
August 2023
Scottish Widows’ Master Trust has taken a fresh approach to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion across its operational framework.
Graeme Bold - Workplace Pensions Director
August 2023
2023 Retirement Report shows how much we need to do to help people save more.
Sharon Bellingham - Master Trust and IGC Lead
July 2023
Sharon Bellingham, Master Trust Lead at Scottish Widows, provides an update on the arrival of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) new Consumer Duty guidelines.
Sharon Bellingham - Master Trust and IGC Lead
July 2023
Sharon Bellingham, Master Trust Lead at Scottish Widows, provides an update on the latest developments and the impact that regulatory change has on DC consolidation.
Pete Glancy - Head of Policy, Pensions & Investments
July 2023
Why might the state pension be of interest to those saving into a workplace pension?
Graeme Bold - Workplace Pensions Director
July 2023
We take a timely look at the future of Defined Contribution (DC) Pensions in the UK.
Robert Cochran - Retirement Specialist
July 2023
We take a timely look at how pension apps can empower savers to take control of their pension.
Robert Cochran - Retirement Specialist
July 2023
We take a timely look at the rising cost-of-living in our new webinar, and how it’s affecting people’s spending and saving habits in unexpected ways.
Maria Nazarova-Doyle - Head of Responsible Investments and Stewardship
June 2023
We take a timely look at how from awareness, we can build ambition and take action.
Sharon Bellingham - Master Trust and IGC Lead
May 2023
With households under considerable financial strain from the rising cost of living, many of us have changed the way we manage our finances.
Ali Nicolson - Head of client relationships, workplace savings & sponsor for inclusion and equality
May 2023
How HR can help close the gender pensions gap.
Jill Henderson, Head of Business Development
May 2023
Consumer Duty goes beyond regulatory change. What does this mean for advisers and what are they expected to do to comply.
Alison Nicolson and Jane Clark Hutchison, Co-Head of Client Relationships
May 2023
Consumer Duty goes beyond regulatory change and substantially drives better outcomes for consumers, and we welcome the positive impact it will bring for retirement savers across the UK.
Pete Glancy, Head of Policy, Pensions & Investments
May 2023
The Government is currently consulting on a new ‘Framework of Metrics, Standards and Disclosures’ applying to all Defined Contribution (DC) pension schemes and products.
Robert Cochran, Retirement Specialist
April 2023
Everyone’s a winner if we all work together to plug the financial knowledge gap.
Graeme Bold, Workplace Pensions Director
April 2023
In an effort to deliver good outcomes for those saving for retirement, the government has set out a framework of metrics and standards to assess value for money across Defined Contribution (DC) schemes.
Jill Henderson, Head of Business Development
March 2023
Although addressing the gender pension gap is a societal and industry-wide issue, there are still some tangible steps you can take to make a difference.
Ali Nicolson and Jane Clark Hutchison, Co-Head of Client Relationships
March 2023
Although addressing the gender pension gap is a societal and industry-wide issue, there are still some tangible steps you can take to make a difference.
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