Bridging the generational pension confidence gap

'The knowledge gap is universal'

clock • 5 min read

Robert Cochran explains why tailoring conversations and advice to meet clients where they are on their retirement journey is essential

Much of the national conversation surrounding pensions recently has been laser-focused on adequacy and whether today's contribution levels will really deliver a comfortable retirement for future generations. Extending auto-enrolment and raising minimum contributions levels might be part of the answer, but our latest annual Retirement Report has illustrated that a much more targeted approach is needed, with each generation facing its own challenges at different stages of life. With this year's pension engagement season drawing to a close, the numbers engaging at Scottish Widows have b...

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 Pensions

Warnings of 'damaging' pre-Budget pension speculation impact

Warnings of 'damaging' pre-Budget pension speculation impact

Commentators say speculation on pension issues has negatively impacted saver confidence

Jasmine Urquhart
clock 27 November 2025 • 3 min read
No change to tax-free lump sum is 'welcome' move

No change to tax-free lump sum is 'welcome' move

The chancellor chose to leave the tax-free lump sum unchanged in the Autumn Budget

Holly Roach
clock 27 November 2025 • 3 min read
Budget 25: Pensioners caught in frozen threshold tax trap see 'small bills' written off

Budget 25: Pensioners caught in frozen threshold tax trap see 'small bills' written off

‘Absurd situation’ caused by frozen thresholds and triple lock commitment

Jenna Brown
clock 26 November 2025 • 3 min read