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Scottish Widows evolves workplace default
Graeme Bold, Managing Director, Workplace and Intermediary Wealth, Scottish Widows
Scottish Widows has today released details of how the largest, longest running default in the market, known as Pension Investment Approaches (PIA), is evolving for the future - with the launch of Scottish Widows Lifetime Investment.
27th March 2025
Two-thirds of employers embrace responsible pensions - but less than half have as their default
Eva Cairns, Head of Responsible Investment, Scottish Widows
Scottish Widows has revealed that more than two-thirds (69%) of employers in the UK now offer a responsibly invested company pension* - but less than half have it as their default option (44%), which puts the onus on employees to take action if they want to switch.
24th March 2025
Lacking confidence sees young women hold back from investing
Jackie Leiper, Managing Director, Scottish Widows
Only a third (34%) of young women (aged 18-24) are investing their money outside of pensions, compared to almost double the number of young men (64%), according to Scottish Widows’ recent Women and Retirement Report.
6th March 2025
Scottish Widows workplace pensions growth boosted by digital engagement
Chira Barua, Chief Executive of Scottish Widows and Lloyds’ Insurance, Pensions and Investment business
Scottish Widows grew its workplace pensions assets under administration by 17% to £108 billion in 2024.
20th February 2025
Three-quarters of UK workers expect responsible pensions from their employer
Eva Cairns, Head of Responsible Investment, Scottish Widows
Nearly three-quarters (72%) of UK employees say it is important that their employer offers a responsibly invested pension*, new research from Scottish Widows has revealed.
13th February 2025
Scottish Widows appoints new Protection Head of Intermediary Distribution
Catherine Trimble, Head of Intermediary Distribution
Scottish Widows has appointed Catherine Trimble as the new Head of Intermediary Distribution in its protection business from January 2025.
22nd January 2025
Scottish Widows joins forces with sustainable investing leader Robeco
Eva Cairns, Scottish Widows, Head of Responsible Investment
Scottish Widows has announced a new strategic partnership with leading asset manager Robeco to take its responsible investment approach to the next level.
20th January 2025
Scottish Widows Platform maintains highest AKG financial strength ranking
Ross Easton, Scottish Widows Platform, Head of Platform Proposition
Scottish Widows Platform has maintained its ‘A’ rating, the highest awarded for financial strength, from financial analytics firm AKG. Scottish Widows has also maintained its AKG ‘A’ rating at an overall provider level.
16th January 2025
Value of advice on the rise post-Consumer Duty
Ross Easton, Scottish Widows Platform, Head of Platform Proposition
More than four in five (82%*) people who have a financial adviser believe it represents ‘value for money’ - an increase of 10% from 2023 **, according to the latest Scottish Widows Investor Confidence Barometer.
8th January 2025