Standard Life hit by further GARS outflows but 'eager for next chapter' as Aberdeen merger looms

Total outflows of £3.7bn

Natalie Kenway
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Standard Life has reported a further £5.6bn outflows from its Global Absolute Return Strategies (GARS) mandate in the first half of the year, driving up the overall outflows figure, as the group reports its last results as a single entity before its merger with Aberdeen next week.

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