Updated
Updated · twelfthmagpie.com · Jul 4
Standard Life Lifts 2025 Operating Profit 15% to £945 Million as Cash Generation Reaches £1.47 Billion
Updated
Updated · twelfthmagpie.com · Jul 4

Standard Life Lifts 2025 Operating Profit 15% to £945 Million as Cash Generation Reaches £1.47 Billion

1 articles · Updated · twelfthmagpie.com · Jul 4

Summary

  • Standard Life posted 2025 adjusted operating profit of £945 million, up 15%, while operating cash generation rose 5% to £1.47 billion.
  • A 14% increase in pension customers helped drive stronger workplace inflows, and its annuities arm completed a record £1.9 billion pension risk transfer deal.
  • Management is targeting £1.1 billion in underlying operating profit this year, pointing to continued momentum in the UK retirement savings and income market.
  • The results were tempered by a reported net loss of £394 million, which the report said reflected insurance-contract accounting rules rather than underlying cash performance.

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