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Standard Life to buy Edinburgh’s Aegon UK in bumper £2 billion swoop

The historic Standard Life business was founded in Edinburgh in 1825.

Standard Life to return to stock exchange as Phoenix Group unveils rebrand

The historic Standard Life business was founded in 1825 and acquired by Phoenix Group in 2018.

Standard Life chief ‘acutely aware’ of UK retirement crisis as Phoenix ups goals

Scots most confident in UK of working until retirement - but there is a catch

The Scottish investment heavyweight controversially rebranded to Abrdn in 2021. Picture: Scott Reid

Abrdn unveils name rebrand, as new boss seeks to remove 'distractions'

Jason Windsor was previously the fund firm’s chief financial officer.

Abrdn names new chief executive after ‘very thorough’ search process

Too many of us are simply not saving enough money, via pension plans or other means, to fund a reasonable standard of retirement.

Three out of four Scots on the brink of retirement feel unprepared - this is why

The investment group's 2021 rebrand to Abrdn proved controversial. Picture: Scott Reid

Scottish investment giant Abrdn on hunt for 'fresh leadership' as CEO exits

A view of part of the landmark Standard Life House building on Lothian Road in Edinburgh.

Phoenix Group hails record new business figure for Standard Life

Nicola Anderson, chief executive of FinTech Scotland, said the country was beginning to realise its fintech potential.

Scotland sees fintech job numbers jump by quarter in two years with more to come

Standard Life found that 59 per cent of people polled worry about spending too much now, in case they run out of money. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto.

SFE and Standard Life team up to help vulnerable consumers in financial services

Now KPMG’s Edinburgh office senior partner, Ms Arnott says she hails from a 'very, very working class background' with money at home very tight. Picture: contributed.

Interview: KPMG exec Arleen Arnott on her vision of a more diverse talent pool

Edinburgh-based Standard Life – which can trace its roots back to 1825 – has hailed £1.2bn of incremental new business long-term cash generation in 2022. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images.

Standard Life CEO outlines appetite for further M&A after 2022 momentum boost

Abrdn was hit by the turmoil in global equity and bond markets last year.

Abrdn: Funds giant 'resilient' after annual losses and sale involving 140 staff

Abrdn says a number of its finance services will be outsourced to Mumbai-based WNS. Picture: contributed.

Finance giant Abrdn under fire over outsourcing Edinburgh jobs to Indian partner

View of part of the Standard Life building on Lothian Road in Edinburgh.

Standard Life owner Phoenix hails 'very strong' first half despite economic woes

'We are committed to working with all affected colleagues to ensure they have the support necessary to secure their future,' says Standard Life, which has a major presence on Edinburgh's Lothian Road (file image). Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images.

Finance giant Standard Life slashing 50 jobs, with staff at risk 'very scared'

'We are now in the process of revitalising ExecSpace,' says the firm's founder Emma Little. Picture: contributed.

Venue-finding agency ExecSpace cheers business activity regaining pace

Andy Curran, CEO of Standard Life, part of Phoenix Group. Picture: Chris Close

'Pivotal moment' as Standard Life owner Phoenix hails record intake

Stephen McGee will take up the CEO role in April, saying he will help build on a record year for the firm. Picture: Noleen Park.

Scottish Friendly hires Aegon finance chief Stephen McGee for CEO post

View of part of the Standard Life building on Lothian Road in Edinburgh.

Standard Life: 'ambitious investment plans' to build on brand's 'great heritage'

Phoenix Group acquired Edinburgh-based Standard Life Assurance in 2018. Picture: David Cheskin

Standard Life Assurance owner Phoenix reveals European sale talks

The rebranding roll-out process for the new name and associated visual identity will begin in the summer and progress through 2021.

Standard Life Aberdeen ditches name for 'agile, digitally-enabled' Abrdn brand

Standard Life Aberdeen was formed through the merger of Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management in 2017. Picture: Graham Flack

Historic 200-year-old Standard Life brand name sold to Phoenix Group

The jobs will be cut at Standard Life House on Lothian Road, a building which could also be sold.

Edinburgh pension workers face uncertain Christmas after Phoenix slashes 60 jobs

Chief executive Andy Briggs.

Profit: Standard Life Assurance owner Phoenix Group hails resilience amid Covid

Sara Thompson, above, will be taking over from Stephen Jefford, who is stepping down from the role having been with Phoenix for four years.

Standard Life Assurance owner Phoenix Group names new HR chief

Chief executive Clive Bannister is due to retire in March. Picture: Contributed

Phoenix Group on track with £1.2bn in Standard Life Assurance savings

Aberdeen Standard Investments is the investment arm of Standard Life Aberdeen. Picture: Graham Flack

Aberdeen Standard Investments financing key London projects

Andy Briggs will join the firm as chief executive designate on 1 January. Picture: Contributed

Standard Life Assurance owner Phoenix Group names new boss

Mark Steward, executive director of enforcement and market oversight at the FCA, said Standard Life Assurance Limiteds controls 'needed to place fairness to customers at their heart'. Picture: contributed

Standard Life Assurance fined £30m by FCA over annuity sales failures

Barry ODwyer began his career at Standard Life in 1988. Picture: Contributed

Standard Life man named as new boss of Royal London

The fund manager was formed out of the Â£11bn merger of Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management. Picture: Graham Flack

Standard Life Aberdeen on verge of returning cash

The group was formed from the merger of Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management. Picture: Graham Flack

Funds giant SLA gains approval for Phoenix move

The group was created through the merger of Standard Life and AAM. Picture: Graham Flack

Standard Life Aberdeen shareholders in the money

The investment giant was created through the merger of Standard life and Aberdeen Asset Management. Picture: Graham Flack

Standard Life Aberdeen offloads insurance arm in multi-billion-pound deal

Clive Bannister is deservedly proud of his famous fathers achievement

Monday Interview: Clive Bannister, Phoenix Group

Standard Life's Ignis Asset deal comes amid a rush of industry activity. Picture: Johnston Press

Standard Life in talks to buy Ignis Asset

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Scottish Friendly sales are boosted by partnerships

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Pension staff ballot on strike action

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Phoenix looks set to rise to £800m flotation this month

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Phoenix 'closing in' on London Stock Exchange listing deal
PHOENIX Group, the UK insurer formerly known as Pearl, is said to be nearing a deal which would bring it nearer to a premium listing on the London Stock Exchang...

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Ignis-F&C deal set to create £1.7bn giant

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