Standard Life targets IFAs on mutuality

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Standard Life is to send intermediaries the same information it sends policyholders concerning the a...

Standard Life is to send intermediaries the same information it sends policyholders concerning the attempt to demutualise the life office, writes James Thorneley. This week voting policyholders and IFAs will receive letters containing notification of the vote. In the next few weeks the mutual will issue booklets stating its reasons as to why the group should not be demutualised. In addition Standard Life is to embark on an advertising campaign defending mutuality. After this the mutual will send out forms for the vote which takes place on 27 June. The group said any intermediaries with ...

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