Sector Group
Life & Pensions
“Chair quote to be supplied — one or two sentences on why the group matters and why members should get involved.”
Chair: Jenny Holt, Standard Life
Objective
To establish a community focussed on action, making a difference to support SFE and the reputation of the Banking sector in Scotland and beyond. To establish a community focussed on action, making a difference to support SFE and the reputation of the Life & Pensions sector in Scotland and beyond.
Strategic Focus
Working with industry colleagues on the Pensions Bill and its implications for the sector.
Helping shape targeted support so it works in practice for L&P providers and their customers.
Contributing to the advice/guidance boundary review alongside Wealth Management and Banking.
Supporting good outcomes for older and vulnerable customers, including work on Power of Attorney and longevity.
2026 Strategic Delivery
Industry regulatory thought leadership.
Power of Attorney, early intervention.
Longevity thought leadership.
Activity
Advice/Guidance roundtable with Burness Paull.
Working in collaboration with the Wealth Management Group and Banking Group on advice/guidance regulation and targeted support.
In planning: roundtable with the FCA, TPR and DWP on areas of current/potential misalignment in policy and regulation.