Football pay gap leaves female players with far smaller pensions – Standard Life
Women were 20% more likely than men to cut pension contributions during financial pressure.
Annuity rates for 65-year-olds reach 7.72%, highest in 10 years – Standard Life
For 60-year-olds, the average rate in May 2025 was 7.01%, compared to 6.32% a year before.
Polygamous working could boost pension by £47,000 – Standard Life
Dean Butler said: “Doubling up on jobs can mean extra income now, and potentially a long-term savings benefit too. However, it’s clearly not without complications."
Phoenix Insights rebrands as Standard Life Centre for the Future of Retirement
The centre will use research to spark debate, drive action, and push for change.
Millions of adults rely on ‘guesswork’ for retirement planning – Standard Life
One in six (16%) said they relied on guesswork or gut instinct to work out how much money they would need for a secure retirement.
Working from home could boost pension pots by over £250,000, Standard Life analysis shows
Employees who redirect commuting savings into their pensions could increase their retirement fund by up to £266,000.
Standard Life rolls out ‘Trustee Accelerator Programme’ across pensions industry
The scheme aims to bring new people into trustee roles and help them learn the ropes through formal training with the PMI, mentoring and shadowing board members.
Standard Life completes £280m pension buy-in for Cancer Research UK Scheme
Alex Oakley said: “We are delighted to have been selected to partner with the Trustee and help them achieve their derisking objectives."
Single pensioners need £225,000 more for retirement than couples – Standard Life
The research found that single retirees aiming for a minimum standard of living would need an annual income of £14,400 after tax.
Standard Life completes pension dashboard connection
Jenny Holt said: “Working with our partners Equisoft and the PDP we’re a step closer to making pension dashboards a reality.”
‘#Corporatelife’ trend highlights Gen Z career shifts – Standard Life
The hashtag #corporatelife, now dominating platforms like TikTok and Instagram, sees young professionals glamorising the modern workplace, from curated desk setups to rooftop happy hours.
Half of adults unaware of their State Pension amount – Standard Life
The research revealed that 31% of people nearing retirement also did not know their pension amount.
