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Bridging the Multi-Stage Gap: Women’s Retirement Readiness in 2026

Career breaks can be both necessary and beneficial for women for a variety of reasons, and they are more likely to take them than men. But few see the effects on their path to retirement.

As the pensions gap grows, career breaks have an unequal impact on women, prompting the question - how can advisers support and address this disparity?

Bridging the Multi-Stage Gap

The Impact of Salary Sacrifice Changes and 2029 Action Plans

The Autumn Budget introduced a policy change that, at first glance, may appear to be a small administrative tweak - but implications could be significant. While changes don't come into effect until 2029, advisers must grasp the opportunity to initiate comprehensive conversations with clients to future-proof their finances.

The Impact of Salary Sacrifice

Are ISAs still a must-have as part of Advisers’ toolkits?

Cash ISAs are proving increasingly popular despite lower-than-inflation returns over the past 10 years, while Stocks & Shares ISAs prove much more successful. However, with changes set to take effect in 2027, are they still a crucial part of an adviser's toolkit?

Are ISAs still a must-have?

End of Tax Year reviews – Yes they’re coming! Let’s turn them into client loyalty

End of Tax Year reviews – Yes they’re coming! Let’s turn them into client loyalty

Scottish Widows Jon Hall explores why this year’s end of tax year reviews matter more than ever for protection advice.

End of Tax Year reviews

New Year, New Opportunities

New Year, New Opportunities

In this article we look at three practical ways to unlock protection conversations in 2026.

New Year, New Opportunities

The right time to talk Income Protection

The right time to talk Income Protection

Scottish Widows Steve Evans delves into research which shows why now is the right time for Income Protection conversations.

Time to talk Income Protection

Investment Perspectives

Investment Perspectives

Topical insight from our experts and appointed investment managers and fund analysis from our Fund Manager Assessment Team.

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Debrief articles archive

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The expert series

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