Author: | Levi, J. |
Title: | Edinburgh's quiet musclemen *STANDARD LIFE |
Journal: | Business
1989 : AUG, p. 48-56 |
Index terms: | INSURANCE COMPANIES COMPANY PERFORMANCE COMPETITIVENESS FOREIGN INVESTMENT |
Language: | eng |
Abstract: | Review of the UK Standard Life insurance company, related to its holding of shares, control of funds and move towards a triple alliance. Second in size and most profitable corporate enterprise in Scotland. Stake in Bank of Scotland. Unit trust business. Investment issues. Payments on endowment policies. 6 reasons for its success. The impact of a single European market in 1992. Mortgage and personal pension boom. Its computerization. Promotion and careers. 4 UK regions. New rules of Financial Services Act. The commissions war. |
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