Scottish Widows

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...

Simple and connected, pension administration technology is moving from processing to governance, engagement and outcomes. Pension administration has always mattered. But for too long, it’s been treated as something behind the scenes...

Recent geopolitical developments have placed energy security at the centre of policy discussions across Europe and beyond. Energy security became a central concern for policymakers, investors, and consumers following Russia’s invasion of...

The UK workplace pensions landscape is changing at pace. With new default fund strategies, increasing exposure to private markets, heightened focus on Value for Money (VFM) and the introduction of new retirement...