Annuity margins at insurer Standard Life were down 59% in the first half of the year due to the sweeping changes to retirement income announced in the Budget, latest results show.
The company said while UK operating profit was up 4% to £165m - compared to £159m in the first half of last year - the margin from UK annuity new business said was 59% lower. However, it added its ...
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