Standard Life looks to past for planning arm
The launch of 1825 follows a deal in February to buy Pearson Jones, the wealth management arm of Skipton Building Society, aimed at creating a UK-wide financial advice business for the Edinburgh-based life and pensions giant.
1825 chief executive Steve Murray, previously responsible for the group’s mergers and acquisitions activity, said: “It’s never been more complex for people to save, retire and plan for the future, so quality financial advice has become a must-have for many. By cutting through the complexity, we’re aiming to help our clients better understand their financial situation.”