The pensions giant that is buying the Standard Life brand this week underlined its belief in the name’s value amid expectations the market will grow strongly in coming years as it posted strong growth in profits.
Phoenix Group agreed last month to buy the historic brand from Edinburgh-based Standard Life Aberdeen, which has decided to focus on investment management.
Scot to head up oil and gas giant
A veteran of the oil and gas and mining businesses who grew up in Kirkintilloch has been appointed to become the next head of Royal Dutch Shell.
Edinburgh renewable energy pioneer's £1m push
A firm that plans to use gravity to generate electricity has passed a key milestone in the development process.
Only hotel on island for sale
The only hotel on a Scottish island renowned for sandy beaches and long sunshine hours has been put up for sale, with a guide price of £650,000. Christie & Co has been appointed to sell The Colonsay Hotel, an 18th century drovers' inn which, the property agent notes, offers “spectacular sea views towards Jura”.
#Hotel owner described it as one of the most beautiful islands in the world . @heraldscotland https://t.co/JIvT9LKlOG
— Ian McConnell (@ianmcconnellHT) March 9, 2021
Opinion
Kristy Dorsey: International Women's Day: One in 10 believe gender pay gap is ‘fake news’
Mark Williamson: Edinburgh fintech supports high value jobs
Ian McConnell on Wednesday: Brexit minister has brass neck pointing finger at helpful EU
Scott Wright: Is sale of another major Scottish company a blow to national pride?
Ian McConnell on Friday: Tories have sent anti-business message, but not with tax rise
Brian Donnelly: Cavalier Tories still arrogant as exports drop off cliff
Features
Monday Interview: Isle of Raasay distiller hails 'relief' of US breakthrough as plans step up for Stateside launch
SME Focus: Consultancy overcomes coronavirus crisis impact
Tories have fiddled while exports burn, writes Brian Donnelly https://t.co/DIAcDcCZtr
— The Herald (@heraldscotland) March 13, 2021
From the Bulletin: EU exports plummet 40 per cent after Brexit
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