The Conservative Party's proposals to abolish inheritance tax (IHT) would not end trusts and lifetime gifting, says Standard Life.
Standard Life has added three Macquarie funds to its mutual funds platform, including Global Infrastructure Securities.
Standard Life has moved a step closer to making a bid for "zombie" fund insurer Resolution with the appointment of Merrill Lynch as adviser, The Daily Telegraph reports.
Trevor Matthews, CEO of Standard Life Assurance and newly appointed deputy president of the CII, says chartered status is a good level to aim at for the IFA industry.
Standard Life is launching a new information pack for IFAs aimed at clearing up estate planning issues.
Half of the UK adult population has insufficient life cover, despite Standard Life's assertion insurance has never been cheaper.
Residents and trusts based in the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are now able to access Standard Life.
Another White Paper, another Government response. Forgive me for feeling blasé, but pension consultations have become ten-a-penny.
Advisers and investors have responded angrily to Standard Life's decision to cut prices on five of its property funds.
Standard Life has been criticised for cutting the unit prices of five of its property funds by 6.7% as a result of cash flow problems.