What's it like to move into a Master Trust Trustee role? I'm joined by Sharon Bellingham as we talk to Mike Birch, ex of the Regulator and newest Trustee on the Scottish Widows Master Trust. He shares his view of the rigorous application process, his special superpower, and what he thinks are the biggest challenges facing the Master Trust Market. We dive into Decumulation, CDC and his experience of dealing with cybercrime at the TPR. He leaves us with his view of the future regulatory framework for pension schemes.

Welcome to 21 Years of the Scottish Widows Women in Retirement Report, a special series exploring women’s financial futures beyond the numbers.

Over two decades of insights have shown us that retirement isn’t just about savings and pensions; it’s about life stories, resilience, and change.

In this podcast, hosted by Debbie Sheffield, this special edition features Jill Henderson, Shevonne McLarnon, and Rachel McQuillan as they share their personal journeys through loss, rebuilding, and how we’re inspiring the next generation to take control of their financial wellbeing.

James Biggs reflects on 35 years of helping people with their finances. He's a brilliant storyteller, he loves people, and he's a nonstop innovator. Hear about how he launched EBC TV, being played on Radio 1, and what makes a great employer adviser provider relationship. It's a lot of fun.