All Standard Life articles
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People NewsAppointments: TfL pension chief joins Railpen board; BA trustees re-elected
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 7 August 2026.
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NewsBulk annuities: M&G strikes latest ‘BPA Plus’ deal; Standard Life insures subsidiary’s scheme
Two innovative buy-ins were announced this week, featuring a with-profits element and residual risk cover while negotiating potential conflicts of interest.
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ArticleScale and consolidation: Finessing the detail of the £25bn target
The government has sought to provide more clarity on elements of its scale and consolidation plans ahead of a full consultation next year.
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NewsBulk annuities: Large deals could return in H2, says Standard Life
Bulk annuity market capacity and pricing dynamics could shift in the months ahead as larger pension schemes seek to tap the insurance market, according to Standard Life.
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FeaturesKeep on running: How will endgame options affect the bulk annuity market?
With appetite for ‘run on’ and other alternative endgame solutions on the rise, will there be a knock-on effect on the bulk annuity market? Jon Yarker reports.
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NewsHealth improvements could affect DB liabilities, trustees advised
Most DB trustees are yet to factor in how breakthrough health treatments could affect liabilities, despite their potential to reshape future mortality trends, according to Standard Life.
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NewsA blueprint for megafunds: How consolidation will shape the future of DC pensions
The drive towards “fewer, larger pension schemes” being driven by the Pension Schemes Act could boost individual pension pots by up to 20% if executed well, according to new research by WPI Economics and Standard Life.
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NewsAnnuity demand on the rise among over-75s, research shows
Inheritance tax changes and higher interest rates are encouraging more people to annuitise later in life, according to research by Standard Life.
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NewsReality check for surplus release: PPI research shows limits of new policy
Funding resilience, scheme rules, fiduciary duty, and other factors could all restrict the ability or willingness of trustees to return surplus to employers or members, according to a new report.
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NewsBulk annuities latest: Insurance remains top option for most, finds Aon
Plus: Standard Life insures a subsidiary’s defined benefit pension scheme for £200m, while Just Group and Broadstone team up again for a sub-£5m transaction.
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NewsPricing remains key for schemes considering bulk annuities
Research from Standard Life shows how priorities vary depending on the size of the scheme, but the pricing of bulk annuities remains the key determining factor for most trustee boards.
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NewsAccountants slam ‘short-sighted’ pension salary sacrifice cap
The government’s move to cap annual pension contributions eligible for salary sacrifice at £2,000 “will have long‑lasting impacts for both individuals and businesses”, according to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland.
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NewsStandard Life buys Aegon in £2bn deal to create retirement savings giant
The combined group will be responsible for approximately £480bn of assets under administration with around 16 million customers, Standard Life announced.
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NewsEmployers back higher auto-enrolment contributions but call for flexibility
Polling of 500 business leaders found that 43% think contributions should be increased, compared with 36% who believe they should remain at current levels.
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People NewsPIC poaches Standard Life investment boss for chief exec role
Mike Eakins is currently group chief investment officer at Standard Life and CEO of its Retirement Solutions and Asset Management business.
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NewsTechnology giants download pension risk through buy-ins
Technology companies IBM and Sopra Steria have insured defined benefit liabilities through buy-ins announced today, as the flurry of bulk annuity announcements continues.
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NewsStandard Life targets full buyout in four months for £700m Deloitte scheme
The insurance company has agreed to take on GMP equalisation work as part of efforts to meet a buyout deadline of April 2026.
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NewsDB members confident in pensions but unsettled by buyout, research finds
Standard Life’s latest research suggests that members may need greater reassurance when their pension scheme is going through a bulk annuity transaction.
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NewsIndustry backs ‘nuanced’ changes to Value for Money proposals
The pensions industry has broadly welcomed the new Value for Money approach outlined in this week’s consultation set out by the Financial Conduct Authority.
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NewsBulk annuities roundup: Peel Ports, Skanska complete major derisking deals
Pensions Expert rounds up a number of bulk annuity deals from the past fortnight, ranging from £4m to £525m in size, with around 9,000 members’ benefits secured in total.