Standard Life

The government's latest pensions blueprint had more than an air of déjà vu about it.

SANDY CROMBIE, the chief executive of Standard Life, poured cold water yesterday on the suggestions London's biggest flotation in five years could be under threat as a result of the global stock market turmoil, reports The Scotsman .

Proposals to abolishing contracting-out for defined contribution (DC) pension schemes outlined in yesterday's white paper has caused concern among some sectors of the industry.

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BRITAIN'S BIGGEST building society, Nationwide, is considering offering mortgages to people with credit problems as part of a planned push aimed at regaining its position of strength in the home loans market, reports the Guardian.

An apparent loophole which may allow individuals to pass on money from their pensions without attracting an Inheritance Tax (IHT) charge is being investigated by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

The majority of the UK population does not understand the reasons for an organisation choosing to convert from a mutual to a public company, research published by the Association of Mutual Insurers (AMI) claims.

Mis-trust of wrap platforms by IFAs, and fears providers could sell direct to consumers are understandable but unfounded, claims Standard Life's marketing director.

Standard Life has decided to keep its discounted gift plan (DGP) trust under suspension following changes to the Inheritance Tax (IHT) treatment of trusts in the Budget.

A-Day changes to Retirement Annuity Contracts (RAC) about the acceptance of employer contributions seem to be causing confusion between IFAs and providers.