Investing with intent: how SMA keeps evolving for members
If a year is a long time in showbusiness, then five years on financial markets can seem like aeons. This is especially true for the last five.
February 2026
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Five key ingredients that make Standard Life's Master Trust a multi-award winner
This year, we’ve become the first provider ever to win Master Trust of the Year at all three of the UK’s most prestigious awards. Here's what makes Standard Life’s Master Trust stand out from the crowd.
Donna WalshNovember 10, 2025
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Spring Statement 2025 at a glance: what’s next for pensions?
Following 2025's Spring Statement, what's next for pensions? Hear from Mike Ambery, Director of Retirement and Savings at Standard Life, on his take on the announcements.
Mike AmberyMarch 26, 2025
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Members' responsible investing priorities in 2024
What members' answers to our Responsible Investing Viewpoint 2024 survey told us about their views and priorities.
Workplace Thought Leadership TeamNovember 25, 2024
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Midlife MOTs: how employers can support staff through their middle years
The midlife phase has become even more important to employees’ wellbeing, career and retirement prospects.
Workplace Thought Leadership TeamOctober 10, 2023
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With UK inflation higher than expected and interest rates now at 4.25% what’s ahead?
UK inflation higher than expected and interest rates increased to 4.25%. What’s still to come? Read our outlook to find out more.
Workplace Thought Leadership TeamMarch 23, 2023
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Are UK interest rate rises coming to an end?
With UK interest rates now at 4%, are they close to their peak? Read our outlook for inflation, interest rates and markets.
Workplace Thought Leadership TeamFebruary 02, 2023
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UK inflation and interest rates – what lies ahead in 2023?
With UK interest rates now at 3.5%, what lies ahead in 2023? Read our outlook for inflation and interest rates.
Workplace Thought Leadership TeamDecember 15, 2022
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What the UK’s economic challenges mean for long-term savings and consumer behaviour
Paul Johnson CBE, Director at the Institute for Fiscal Studies, discusses the UK’s economic challenges and how this may affect people’s retirement plans.
Workplace Thought Leadership TeamNovember 25, 2022
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What's next for UK interest rates?
What’s next for UK interest rates following the biggest hike in decades? We share our thoughts on the Bank of England’s guidance and outlook.
Workplace Thought Leadership TeamNovember 04, 2022
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Unclaimed pension pots: are your employees missing out?
By finding how much money they have in old pensions – and therefore how much they have saved in total – employees will have a far better understanding of how much more they might need to save in order to retire comfortably.
Donna WalshOctober 27, 2022
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Market volatility – the wider context and long-term considerations
Market volatility is about more than the UK’s mini-budget. Gareth Trainor, Head of Investment Solutions, shares his thoughts on what’s driving markets in the short- and longer-term.
GarethTrainorOctober 20, 2022
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