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The Group at a glance

UK life and pensions
£372m EEV pro forma operating profit before tax, an increase of 37%

One of the UK’s largest providers of long-term financial solutions – from retirement planning to Wrap.

Canada life and pensions
£163m EEV pro forma operating profit before tax, an increase of 24%

The most significant of our operations outside the UK – offers a wide range of savings, retirement and insurance products.

Europe life and pensions
£10m new business contribution, an increase of 25%

Offers a range of life and pensions products in Germany, Austria and Ireland.

Asia life and pensions
£206m PVNBP sales, an increase of 172%1

Attractive growth opportunities in India and China.

Investment management
£132.1bn total funds under management including £38.5bn of third party, an increase of 11% and 32% respectively

Offers a range of asset management products and investment vehicles to retail and institutional investors.

Banking
£38m IFRS underlying profit before tax, an increase of 58%

Offers a range of innovative, flexible mortgage solutions and retail savings products to meet the wider financial needs of our customers.

Healthcare and general insurance
£16m IFRS proforma underlying profit before tax, an increase of 129%

Offers a range of private medical insurance solutions – and is the fourth largest provider in the UK.


Standard Life Group


Standard Life has long been one of the UK’s largest financial services providers.

With over 10,000 employees, we manage assets of £156 billion and have 7 million customers across three continents.

We are acutely aware of the world we live and work in.

Our aim is to create value by being a leading and dynamic business which grows assets through offering a holistic approach to our customers’ money, wealth and wellbeing.



1 Percentage change is based on sales in the underlying joint ventures.



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