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A series of topical webinars and vodcasts that can support your CPD learning requirements. Our experts provide insight and opinion on a wide range of key industry issues to help you navigate the changing market.

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OUR TAKE ON . . . THE LIFETIME ALLOWANCE RULES

Tom Coughlan, Financial Planning Manager

This webinar discussed the lifetime allowance tests that apply to personal pensions, the tax charge that applies when the lifetime allowance is exceeded, and the information requirements that apply in respect of the lifetime allowance.

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OUR TAKE ON . . . THE FINALISED GUIDANCE FOR DEFINED BENEFIT ADVICE

Gareth Davies, Pensions Specialist

Following the FCA's Finalised Guidance for advising on pension transfers, this webinar will explain the outcomes of the paper FG21/3 and discuss what best practice now looks like for advisers.

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OUR TAKE ON . . . PAYING CLAIMS

Scott Cadger, Head of Protection Underwriting, Claims and Commercial Strategy

Our commitment to paying claims continues. Find out about our 2020 claims statistics and the improvements we've made to our claims journey.

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OUR TAKE ON . . . MATERNITY PAY AND WORKPLACE PENSIONS

Bernadette Lewis, Financial Planning Manager

Detailed guidance on how Statutory Maternity Leave and Pay affects money purchase workplace pensions.

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OUR TAKE ON . . . SUPPORTING VULNERABLE CLIENTS

Jan Holt, Specialist Development Manager

Following an increase in UK adults displaying characteristics of vulnerability, the FCA has issued its ‘Finalised Guidance’ to ensure the fair treatment of vulnerable customers, and this remains high on their agenda. This webinar will help you to identify vulnerability within your client base and suggest ways in which you can support those clients.

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Get expert insights on the latest developments and emerging trends in the marketplace, and the opportunities they could present for your business.

TAKING ON . . . A DECADE OF FINANCIAL CONNECTIVITY

Robert Cochran - Retirement Specialist

This decade will see Open Banking connect with Pension Dashboard and Open Finance to revolutionise how people deal with their finances. This webinar considers where we are on the journey and shares insight and experience from Lloyds Banking Group on their experience of linking up millions of bank accounts with pension policies.

WEBINAR – 47 MINS

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Taking on . . . tomorrow's world

Angus Armstrong, Chief Economic Advisor in Finance & Strategy

In this vodcast, our expert looks into the future and discusses the economic and social forces at play, and how these can affect the practical advice you give to those who need it.

VODCAST – 13 MINS

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Taking on . . . Cyber Security

Alec Howard and Gareth Thomas, LBG Chief Security Office

Cyber Security is an increasing threat and risk to individuals and small, medium and large organisations alike. This webinar provides practical advice to ensure you are prepared to prevent a cyber attack.

WEBINAR – 60 MINS

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Workplace Pensions Find out more about how workplace schemes are evolving and what you can do to help your clients meet the needs of the modern workplace. expandable section

Find out more about how workplace schemes are evolving and what you can do to help your clients adapt to the modern workplace.

IN CONVERSATION WITH . . . OUR TRUSTEES

Sharon Bellingham, Master Trust Lead and Andrew Warwick-Thompson, Chair of Master Trust Trustee Board

The first of new vodcast series introducing our Master Trust Trustees. Andrew Warwick-Thompson reflects on his first year as Chair of the Scottish Widows Master Trust Trustee Board and discusses his thoughts on the changing workplace landscape.

VODCAST - 13 MINS

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our take on . . . default fund investing

Iain McGowan, Investment Director and Maria Nazarova-Doyle, Head of Pension Investments

The webinar highlights the development of our Pension Investment Approaches (PIAs) in the last 15 years while also looking ahead at what the future may hold for default fund strategies.

WEBINAR – 45 MINS

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TAKING ON . . . MASTER TRUSTS

Andrew Warwick-Thompson, Chair of the Master Trust Trustee Board, Graeme Bold, Scheme Strategist and Sharon Bellingham, Master Trust Lead

Our experts provide a summary of the new Trustee Board and key staff, along with an overview of the future vision and strategic plans for the Scottish Widows Master Trust.

WEBINAR - 45 MINS

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Individual Retirement Pick up practical insights on how the Individual Retirement market is changing and how to plan for your client’s varied needs expandable section

Pick up practical insights on how the Individual Retirement market is changing and how to plan for your clients' varied needs.

Taking on . . . the carry forward rules

Tom Coughlan - Financial Planning Manager

Aimed at IFAs, this webinar discussed the various aspects to consider when planning for tax year end including the annual allowance and carry forward rules, the calculation of pension inputs and how to maximise pension contributions towards the end of the tax year.

WEBINAR –  40 MINS

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OUR TAKE ON . . . MULTI-ASSET FUND INVESTING

Iain McGowan, Investment Director and Maria Nazarova-Doyle, Head of Pension Investments

This webinar highlights the development of our Pension Portfolio multi-asset funds in the last 10 years since we made them available to Retirement Account customers, while also looking ahead at what the future may hold for this type of investment strategy.

WEBINAR –  45 MINS

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OUR TAKE ON . . . EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL PENSIONS CLIENTS

Tom Coughlan - Financial Planning Manager

Our expert looks at the tax treatment of employer pension contributions and how they can benefit employees and owner managed businesses.

VODCAST –  12 MINS

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OUR TAKE ON . . . MULTI-ASSET FUND INVESTING

Gavin Jobson-Wood, Pensions Expert

This vodcast covers topics such as how unprecedented market conditions have led to heightened levels of volatility across all asset-classes and how diversified funds have helped investors in 2020. Other topics covered - why Multi-asset funds continue to be popular with advisers and customers alike and what does the outlook look like for multi-asset funds?

VODCAST – 7 MINS

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TAKING ON . . . VALUE FOR MONEY

Steven Nelson, Insight Director, the lang cat and Mark Polson, Principal, the lang cat

This webinar discusses the important topic of Value for Money (VFM) in retirement planning. Covering what VFM in retirement planning means for advisers, how this can be measured for end clients and what the current and future regulatory challenges are that will impact VFM.

WEBINAR – 60 MINS

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Protection Join our experts in exploring ways to help ensure every client can understand and access the financial protection they need. expandable section

Join our experts in exploring ways to help ensure every client can understand and access the financial protection they need.

OUR TAKE ON . . . COMMUNICATING EMPATHETICALLY

Lee Morgan, Protection Expert

Our expert introduces us to a new 3 part series focusing on different aspects of empathy. In this one he provides guidance on what empathy is and how can it enhance the quality of your conversations.

VODCAST PART 1 – 5 MINS

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OUR TAKE ON . . . COMMUNICATING EMPATHETICALLY

Lee Morgan, Protection Expert

Our expert discusses the importance of listening and offers some helpful tips for engaging better with customers.

VODCAST PART 2 – 9 MINS

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OUR TAKE ON . . . COMMUNICATING EMPATHETICALLY

Lee Morgan, Protection Expert

Our expert discusses how a culture of empathy in our businesses brings great benefits for all.

VODCAST PART 3 – 5 MINS

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OUR TAKE ON . . . THE FINANCIAL IMPACT OF CANCER

Johnny Timpson, Protection Specialist and Leo Miles, Policy Manager, Macmillan Cancer Support

Our experts discuss the financial impact of cancer to clients and their families, and what support is available.

VODCAST – 28 MINS

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TAKING ON . . . A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Dr Mike Mosley, Helen Dick, Underwriting and Claims Strategist and Johnny Timpson, Protection Specialist

Our experts introduce us to the first of a new 3 part series focusing on different aspects of taking on a healthy lifestyle. In this one, the group discuss a range of topics including BMI, diet and the impact of Covid-19 to the life and critical illness market.

VODCAST PART 1 – 21 MINS

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TAKING ON . . . A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Dr Mike Mosley, Helen Dick, Underwriting and Claims Strategist and Johnny Timpson, Protection Specialist

In the second of the Taking on a Healthy Lifestyle vodcast series, our experts explore the benefits of diet, exercise and importance of mental wellbeing.

VODCAST PART 2 – 15 MINS

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TAKING ON . . . A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Dr Mike Mosley, Helen Dick, Underwriting and Claims Strategist and Johnny Timpson, Protection Specialist

In this final vodcast of the Taking on a Healthy Lifestyle series, our experts cover the importance of sleep quality and the impact of menopause on health and wellbeing.

VODCAST PART 3 - 11 MINS

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OUR TAKE ON . . . MENTAL HEALTH UNDERWRITING

Scott Cadger, Head of Protection Underwriting, Claims and Commercial Strategy

In this webinar, our expert discusses mental health and underwriting throughout the ages, with a focus on current challenges and opportunities, as well as an overview of how we have adapted our approach in this area.

WEBINAR - 60 MINS

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