Business reports 2006
In this section you will find reports issued by Standard Life's businesses, including reports on our industry and markets.
November 2006
Standard Life Savings & Investment Index Wave 6
(848Kb)
The Standard Life Savings & Investment Index is a quarterly survey of around 1500 people which measures consumer sentiment towards savings and investment. Data has been gathered since July 2005 and the Index has become a reliable and informative UK-wide barometer for the 'mood of the people'. Each wave of the research provides a meaningful measure of consumer preference for different types of savings and investment products, summarised in an overall Index score.
October 2006
Care for the community?(25Kb)
The research examines first time buyers' buying patterns and focuses on what that activity means to the development and/or demise of communities.
The Professionals Report (25Kb)
Despite being highly educated and trained, many young professionals in the finance, legal, education, medical and art & design sectors feel that they are living on a tight budget and struggling to make ends meet. This report explores how, having worked hard to get into their professions, young skilled workers find themselves struggling to meet lifestyle expectations that go hand in hand with their new roles.
August 2006
The Happiness Report(50Kb)
A study into British happiness. The purpose was to:
- Identify the factors in people's lives that make them happy and self fulfilled
- Understand the accomplishments that give them a strong sense of self-fulfilment
- Identify the lifestyle choices that people make in pursuit of happiness
July 2006
The Dream Homes Report(30Kb)
A report for Standard Life Bank in the interests of all those who aspire to a celebrity-style home.
Motorhomes Report(19Kb)
This report examines the change in holiday patterns caused by cheap jet travel, the ability to release equity from properties, the upsurge of interest across the British population in UK-based holidays and how the social trend for nostalgic activities has created a new-found interest in the benefits of the motor home and motor home living.
June 2006
Wine Cellar Research
Report looking into wine wastage/storage - and how much money consumers are wasting each year.
May 2006
Why Mortgage Consumers Miss Out on the Long Term Value of Mortgages(86Kb)
This study examines the effect of behavioural biases on mortgage selection decisions. We carry out both consumer focus groups, including conjoint-style mortgage choice simulations, and analysis of a set of typical mortgage products on the market.
April 2006
2005 Corporate Responsibility Report(2.77Mb)
2005 Corporate Responsibility Report (French)(1.92Mb)
We are committed to doing business to the
highest ethical, legal and professional
standards and managing our wider impacts
on society now and in the future. This report
presents an overview of how we have been
living out our responsibilities in 2005.
February 2006
Navigating the Mortgage Maze (39Kb)
This report gives important new insights into how consumers feel about the whole process of obtaining a mortgage.
Mortgage Confusion(63Kb)
A report about how consumers view the mortgage market.
Life Changing Experiences
Report looking into consumers thoughts on adventure.
