Standard Life could exit Scotland over independence

Jenna Towler
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Standard Life has put contingency plans in place to relocate its operations should Scotland vote for independence.

In an extract from its latest results it said it would consider relocating its operations if the Scottish people vote to leave the union. Chief executive David Nish said many issues around independence are yet to be resolved. These include:  The currency that an independent Scotland would use  Whether agreement and ratification of an independent Scotland’s membership to the European Union would be achieved by the target date (currently 24 March 2016) The shape and role of the monetary system The arrangements for financial services regulation and consumer protection in an indep...

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