In this section you will find information about Standard Life that has not been issued as a press release or regulatory news, e.g. sponsorship news, and details of awards won by our businesses.
05 March 2009
Standard Life Wealth, the Discretionary Investment Management business of Standard Life plc launched in January 2008, have won the award for Investment Product or Service Innovation, at the Private Asset Managers (PAM) Awards. The award recognises the innovative goal-based investment approach of Standard Life Wealth. This approach has proven itself in the difficult markets of 2008, giving clients peace of mind by minimising the impact of extreme market falls while also offering the opportunity to access a broader universe of investment opportunities.
Richard Charnock, Chief Executive Officer, Standard Life Wealth said: "I am delighted that Standard Life Wealth has won this award for investment innovation. We are passionate about our proposition. Our ability to bring new investment thinking to the challenge of helping clients achieve their financial goals was the motivation behind the launch of Standard Life Wealth. It is therefore particularly pleasing to receive this endorsement. Winning a PAM Award is a great honour and I would like to express my thanks to the whole team at Standard Life Wealth"
05 March 2009
Standard Life struck gold at the Money Marketing Financial Services Awards on 05 March, winning the award for ‘Company of the Year' for the 14th Year.
Voted for by 1000 IFAs, the awards are the biggest event in the financial services awards calendar and an opportunity for all the major financial services organisations and their agencies to come together to celebrate the industry's finest. It's also an opportunity to walk away with one of the most respected accolades within the industry – the gold ingot.
As well as winning ‘Company of the Year', we also won ‘Best Pension Provider'. We came second in the ‘Best Healthcare Provider' and Standard Life Investments came second in the ‘Best Investment Fund Group'.
Alongside these wins, three companies we have invested in were also recognised on the night. RSM Bentley Jennison won ‘IFA of the Year', while 2plan Wealth Management was runner up. Meanwhile, Tenet Group was voted second in ‘Best Network and Support Services'.
Paul Matthews, Managing Director Distribution, UKFS, was on hand to pick up Standard Life's awards at the awards ceremony. Commenting on our wins, Paul praised the hard work of all involved in securing the wins. “There were many IFAs who approached us last night to say that the reason they continue to deal with us is because of our integrity, recently demonstrated by how we dealt with the issues surrounding the Pension Sterling Fund. As Managing Director of Distribution, I'm particularly proud of how our salesforce has managed relationships with advisers over the past few months; but this award also recognises all in Distribution, Communications, Marketing, Customer Service and our colleagues in Standard Life Investments who've played a role in managing the company's reputation during this time. Of course, it is not only our handling of this recent issue, but the fantastic work that all our people in the company did over the last year that has seen us pick up these coveted awards. Well done and thank you to all!”
11 February 2009
We are very proud to announce that Joseph Iannicelli, our President and CEO in Canada, was selected by Finance et Investissement magazine among the 2008 top five most influential leaders of the financial services industry in Quebec.
Four years after being at the helm of Standard Life in Canada, Joseph was honoured during a reception held last night in Montreal. Launched in 2000 and organized annually, this listing includes 25 of the leading financial corporate executives in Quebec. Joseph being selected third among the top five leaders in 2008 is an even greater win, considering the challenging environment our industry is facing. This recognition shows Joseph's leadership and strength as well as our Company's solid position in the financial services industry.
Joseph said:
I am very thrilled and I cannot accept this recognition without thanking everyone at Standard Life for their continuous efforts in striving to take this Company to the top.
