In today’s fast-evolving financial landscape, staying informed is more important than ever. That’s why we’ve created this dedicated vodcast series, bringing together leading voices from across Scottish Widows and the wider industry to explore the key issues shaping the adviser platform market.

Whether you're looking for professional commentary on the latest regulatory developments, insights into multi-asset investment strategies, or practical guidance on inheritance tax planning and client engagement, our vodcasts are designed to support your development and help you deliver even greater value to your clients.

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Preparing for pensions and IHT: webinar

What could the upcoming pensions and IHT changes mean for your clients and their beneficiaries? Watch our webinar to explore...

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What PruFund on Platform means for advisers

To support the recent launch of PruFund on the Scottish Widows Platform, Jamie Drewett, Head of Intermediary Sales, joins IFA...

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Inheritance tax planning – what does the future hold?

Recorded in May 2025, this vodcast explores the proposed 2027 inheritance tax changes and their implications for advisers and clients.

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The importance of intergenerational wealth planning

How financial advisers must understand the importance of intergenerational wealth planning, and how female clients are going to be a...

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The value of advice

Discover expert insights from Ross Easton and Carol Anne Mitchell of Scottish Widows on the growing importance of financial advice....

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Unlocking growth potential with our new multi-asset funds

Explore how Scottish Widows' new Managed Growth Funds help unlock long-term growth through expert asset allocation, global diversification, and cost-effective...

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Autumn budget – the implications for advice

Scottish Widows experts Gareth Davies and Ross Easton explore the Autumn Budget’s impact on pensions, inheritance tax, and how advisers...

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IHT, participation, and the future of advice

Our expert panel explore the findings from our new research, Closing the advice participation gap, alongside the changing inheritance tax...

Contributors

Gareth Davies
Pension Specialist, Scottish Widows
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Jenny Davidson
Intermediary Wealth Director, Scottish Widows
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Jonathan Hall
Protection Specialist, Scottish Widows
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Mithesh Varsani
Head of Investment Solutions, Scottish Widows
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Ross Easton
Head of Platform Propositions, Scottish Widows
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Scottish Widows
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