Standard Life

Standard Life has agreed a £42m takeover of software provider Focus Solutions.

Individuals transferring from defined benefit (DB) to defined contribution (DC)schemes could be expected to sign a statement acknowledging the potential change it may cause to their benefits.

Only 22% of people know how much money they will need to save and for how long to achieve the retirement they want, according to a YouGov poll.

Douglas Roberts, senior international economist at Standard Life Investments, examines what the future holds for the US economy.

Charlotte Moore asks if government changes to the rules governing pensions will impact on the SIPP success story?

The 2% upfront charge on contributions into NEST is part of an 'outstanding deal,' delegates at the Professional Pensions Show 2010 heard.

Mark Loosmore gives a round-up of the results of AT8's practice management systems market review, as vendors vie for a slice of the pre-RDR pie

Strong showings for Standard Life's SIPP and wrap propositions helped boost net inflows for the group by 60% to £7.2bn for the nine months to 30 September.

Standard Life has bowed to adviser feedback and scrapped plans for a £750 charge to clients who transfer out of its SIPP within a year of the plan being set up.

The index of 100 leading shares has closed down on the day, with major insurers the biggest drag on markets.