Scottish Widows

Scottish Widows has revealed it is examining the possibility of re-entering the IFA protection market.

Scottish Widows will begin selling annuities via IFAs in a new distribution strategy as it closes Clerical Medical International to new business.

Almost two-thirds (63%) of small, family-run businesses would not survive the loss of a key member of staff, according to Scottish Widows.

This week: More publicity for income protection, the problem with investing in gilts and why mothers really do matter when it comes to pensions.

The news from Scottish Widows that 50% of women are now saving properly in pensions is welcome, but retirement equality is still a long way off.

Addidi Wealth's Anna Sofat has described the findings of HSBC's latest retirement report as having "little relevance for British women."

The number of women saving adequately for retirement has hit a seven year high according to the Scottish Widows' Women and Pensions report.

Some of provider Scottish Widows pension customers have been affected after a technical glitch hit its investment rebalancing system.

Fiona Murphy looks at the financial strains affecting how women are preparing for retirement.

British bosses are more likely to protect their office equipment than their key staff, according to new research.