Scottish Widows

They are some of the biggest questions facing our industry and policymakers alike: how can we help more people engage with their pensions, save enough for the retirement they want, and manage...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already influencing many aspects of our daily lives. Whether it's helping us find the quickest route home, suggesting the perfect holiday destination, or assisting with homework, AI is...

As the market consolidates, what does it mean for members and trustees?   The UK pensions market is moving decisively towards consolidation. Policymakers and regulators have made clear that the future lies...

In a word association game, I played with ChatGPT, saying ‘pensions’ led to the following words: retirement, security, investment, annuity, savings.  I then played a new round and started with ‘AI’, and...

A proliferation of pension pots is driving the pension transfer market, with real momentum behind modern pension tracing tools.   In this episode, Robert Cochran is joined by industry experts and workplace proposition...

Its 8am on a Sunday and I’ve been up and about for some time, hanging out with my young daughter, smiling as I watch her alternate between demolishing a piece of toast...

Many defined benefit (DB) pension schemes are now in a markedly different position from just a few years ago. Strong funding levels, favourable market conditions and evolving policy developments have left many...

For many people, pensions can feel distant and complex. But what if engaging with your pension felt as intuitive and motivating as a game? Scottish Widows’ pension gamified journeys have now been...

When we talk about women and work, one issue still doesn’t get the attention it deserves: the long-term financial impact of the choices women make – or have to make – throughout...

In this episode, Pete Glancy joins Robert Cochran to unpack Part 1 of the Scottish Widows UK Retirement Report. Now in its 22nd year the report reveals that 31% of UK adults...