Phoenix Group is set to merge its pension solutions and asset management arms this year in a bid to rein in costs, as the boss of its Standard Life brand retires from the company after five years.

WBR Group (WBR) has announced the acquisition of Standard Life’s small self-administered scheme (SSAS) book of business. This deal went through on 1 February 2025 and consists of 270 schemes ...

The scheme – which is sponsored by Finning UK, a Caterpillar machinery dealership – said the deal was completed in December 2024 and covers all 2,170 members of the scheme. Standard Life was cho ...