Trusteeship 2.0 demands higher standards, new skills, and more diverse representation. Sharon Bellingham explores how expectations are rising as schemes evolve, and trustee boards must combine professional rigour with a wider range...
In workplace pensions, the pace of change isn’t slowing, and employers are increasingly being asked to play an active role in shaping outcomes, not simply overseeing provision. That was the focus of...
The US and Israel have launched airstrikes on Iran, while retaliatory attacks by Iran have hit several countries around the Middle East. As a result of these events, there was a volatile...
In this compelling episode, host Robert Cochran speaks with Scottish Widows experts Niamh Whelan and Scott Gunderson to uncover the moments that truly matter, from rising Trustpilot scores to deeply personalised, multilingual...
As pension funds increasingly allocate to private equity, private credit, infrastructure and real assets, the focus shifts from whether to invest in private markets to the more nuanced challenge of how to...
The UK pensions landscape is transforming rapidly. Trusteeship faces rising expectations from regulators, policymakers, and sponsors, requiring a balance of fiduciary duties, regulatory demands, costs, and diversity of skills. The December 2025...
As we enter 2026 following a year of increased polarisation for sustainable finance, the responsible investment landscape continues to evolve and recalibrate. Global economic pressures, political polarisation, and urgent climate realities mean...
In this special edition of a Scottish Widows podcast, host Robert Cochran, innovation & engagement specialist is joined by Scottish Widows CEO Chira Barua for a fast-paced, insightful and often surprising conversation...
Geopolitical tensions have dominated headlines in early 2026, from US-Europe tariff threats to developments involving Iran, Venezuela and the Arctic region. Against such a backdrop, it’s natural to question whether this year’s...
Matt Brennan, head of asset allocation at Scottish Widows, considers some of the broad opportunities and challenges that could potentially impact investment markets in 2026. Global markets have entered 2026 against a...
