Standard Life

Operating profits at Standard Life UK rose by more than 60% in the first half of the year compared to the same period in 2011, driven by an increase in fee revenues and lower acquisition costs.

A number of providers have established 'holding' funds for the trail commissions earned by former Honister Capital advisers, as they await clarity on who rightfully owns the money after it was sold by Honister administrators Grant Thornton to another...

Standard Life and Aviva have said that a letter from the Honister administrator to advisers stating it would not approve the bulk transfer of ex-Honister client agencies will not affect their decision on the issue.

A significant proportion of advisers are to adopt a "second platform" strategy following the Financial Services Authority's (FSA's) finalised guidance on independent and restricted advice, according to the Platforum's adviser platform guide.

Standard Life has revealed a range of charging methods for its Retail International Bond product ahead of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR).

We are seeing an increasing number of employers employing annuity brokerage services to help staff make appropriate retirement income decisions. However, delays in data transfer are causing problems. Helen Morrissey looks at why these delays are occurring...

Investment manager Heartwood is to offer its model portfolios on the Novia platform.

Over half of IFAs deal with two or more SIPP providers for expertise, according to research from Splice Consulting.

Standard Life has revealed further details of its Retail Distribution Review (RDR) charging structures ahead of a 15 October ‘go live' date.

Alistair Hardie discusses the importance of due diligence processes