27.11.2008
Advisers get more with Standard Life WrapZone



Standard Life Wrap advisers are set to benefit from a new and comprehensive support service with the launch of WrapZone - a dedicated online resource for advisers.

The new site, which Wrap advisers can access through adviserzone, Standard Life's award-winning extranet, has been developed to help them make the most of the features available on Wrap and support them in making the transition to an holistic advice model. While some content will be available to all advisers, the bulk will be kept behind a secure gateway for Wrap advisers.

The site includes detailed information on everything from tax wrappers and investments through to model portfolios, funds, charges, and a regulatory section demonstrating how Wrap can help advisers meet industry regulations. In addition, advisers can download copies of Standard Life literature and catch up on the latest news, plans and functionality releases.  But perhaps most importantly, WrapZone will contain valuable content on how advisers can use Wrap to its best potential to build business value through creating efficient, scalable and repeatable processes and by creating compelling client propositions.

Mark Polson, head of communications, Standard Life Savings commented, "Moving to a Wrap relationship with Standard Life is a serious commitment on both sides.  We have developed WrapZone as a sign of our commitment to Wrap advisers.  It's there to help them find their feet during implementation and also to be a central hub of information in the months and years to come."

The new site is available at www.adviserzone.com/wrap

For further information, please contact:
Jo Scully
Direct 0131 245 3947 / Mobile 075 257 32102
Joanne_scully@standardlife.com

Notes to Editors

  1. Standard Life Assurance Limited is recognised for the high quality of its customer service, in particular for providing a service that is consistent, reliable and responsive. Standard Life received recognition for this in 2007 when the company was voted a 5 star Life and Pensions Provider at the Financial Adviser Service Awards for the 12th year running. As a leading pension provider in the UK, Standard Life Assurance Limited was voted the Best Pension Provider at the Money Marketing Awards 2004 - 2008.

  2. Standard Life has approximately 7 million customers worldwide and provides an extensive range of products and services, aimed at meeting the financial requirements of customers throughout their lives.

  3. In September 2007 Standard Life was awarded "Best Wrap Platform" at the Pensions Management - Technology, Administration and Service Awards ceremony.  At the same event Standard Life also won the "People's Choice" award for the company that delivered the best technology, administration and service in the industry.

  4. In February 2007 Standard Life was awarded "Best Overall Platform 2007" at adnitor's Platform Awards Ceremony.  The company was also Highly Commended for Best Intermediary Platform Service Provider 2007.

  5. Financial Technology Research Centre (FTRC) awarded Standard Life's Wrap a 'eee' rating in 2006.  The company retained the 'eee' rating by FTRC in 2007 and 2008. Standard Life remainsthe only Wrap provider to have this rating.

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