Scottish Life launches annual income reviews

clock

Scottish Life has launched an annual review of Income Release options to help IFAs advise clients nearing retirement.

The reviews will allow advisers to consider their client's Income Release options each year and ensure they fulfil their TCF obligations, Scottish Life says. Advisers will be issued with annual review documents six weeks before their client's review date, allowing them to identify any changes that need to be made to their investments and income levels. Annual statements will be sent automatically, but IFAs will also be able to request ad hoc reviews when needed. Scottish Life is also introducing annual customer statements, which will contain information about the value of a customer's...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Income

M&G's opens fixed term annuity to UK retail market after soft launch

M&G's opens fixed term annuity to UK retail market after soft launch

Prudential Guaranteed Income Plan backed by £128bn With-Profits fund

Jenna Brown
clock 22 July 2025 • 1 min read
Targeted support: FCA rules out specific annuity suggestions

Targeted support: FCA rules out specific annuity suggestions

Firms must signpost consumers to MoneyHelper’s annuities comparison tool

Jenna Brown
clock 30 June 2025 • 3 min read
How annuity underwriting needs to change to meet Consumer Duty

How annuity underwriting needs to change to meet Consumer Duty

'This is an industry systematically delivering poor outcomes'

Andrew Gething
clock 24 June 2025 • 4 min read