Business reports 2008

In this section you will find reports issued by Standard Life's businesses, including reports on our industry and markets.

December 2008

Research Report on UK Wills & Trusts PDF(4.4Mb)
"Making a will and keeping it up to date can save family and friends a great deal of distress and, potentially, money, so it should be regarded as a priority. It is clear from our research that many people still need to get their paper work in order and perhaps aren't full aware of the benefits of thorough estate planning and the tax exemptions and allocations they may be entitled to"

Standard Life Savings & Investment Index Wave 14PDF(2.1Mb)
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.

September 2008

Standard Life Savings & Investment Index Wave 13PDF(2.1Mb)
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.

April 2008

Corporate Responsibility Report 2007PDF(2.24Mb)
2007 Corporate Responsibility Report - FrenchPDF(2.24Mb)
2007 Corporate Responsibility Report - GermanPDF(2.24Mb)
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 2007.

Standard Life Savings & Investment Index Wave 12PDF (1.9Mb)
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.

February 2008

Standard Life Savings & Investment Index Wave 11PDF (1.3Mb)
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.