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Embrace the twists and turns of life-without the bumps
The road to retirement is bumpy and littered with potholes. Smoothed Funds can make the journey less volatile.
Sam PardoeOctober 21, 2025
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5 client trends advisers can’t ignore
How are today’s economic, political, and technological shifts reshaping client expectations – and what does it mean for financial advice?
Adviser Insight and Opinion teamJuly 11, 2025
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Rethinking retirement – a smarter approach to drawdown
With people living longer - and spending longer in retirement – than ever before, there’s a fundamental need for flexible solutions that help clients to live, save and spend.
Stuart BateJune 18, 2025
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Retirement Voice: Adviser edition
Get your copy of the report - and earn CPD. Hear what clients really think about their adviser, their future, and what’s next for advice.
Adviser Insight and Opinion teamJune 17, 2025
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We’re setting the standard for annuity applications – faster, simpler, signature-free
Find out how we’re leading the way by transforming how advisers and their clients access our Standard Life Pension Annuity and Guaranteed Fixed-term Income products.
Pete CowellMay 30, 2025
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Bridging the ‘gap years’ in retirement
Recent research shows that many people are likely to transition into retirement by reducing their working hours. We explore how gradual retirees are going to bridge the income gap before receiving their State Pension.
Adviser Insight and Opinion teamMarch 05, 2025
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Understanding the impact of pension annuities
Explore the ins-and-outs of annuities with our sponsored guide from financial adviser William Burrows.
Adviser Insight and Opinion teamMarch 05, 2025
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Take a combined approach to retirement income
Since pension freedoms were introduced in 2015, clients have been able to enjoy a greater choice in how their retirement income is generated.
Adviser Insight and Opinion teamFebruary 17, 2025
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Explore the value of a pension annuity
We explore the best ways to tailor a retirement income to suit different needs to provide tangible value for your clients in later life.
Adviser Insight and Opinion teamAugust 20, 2024
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Take a flexible approach to retirement income
We explore how you can help clients determine their income needs in retirement. And how you can show them what income they can expect from their pension pot.
Adviser Insight and Opinion teamAugust 06, 2024
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Boost your annuity know-how
Our short films cover common questions and key points to support your understanding of annuities, and your client conversations.
Adviser Insight and Opinion teamJuly 08, 2024
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