Standard Life chief Crombie knighted

Crombie, who led the group through its flotation in 2006, was rewarded "for services to the insurance industry in Scotland". The 59-year-old has been with Standard Life for 42 years, leading Standard Life Investments through its 1998 launch before assuming the group's top position in January 2004. "I'm obviously delighted and very proud to have received this honour," Crombie says. "However, I cannot accept this recognition without paying tribute to my family for their support, and to everyone at Standard Life who has contributed to the company's success." HM Treasury permanent secre...