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Standard Life acquires Aegon UK in £2bn deal


By Michael Griffiths

Standard Life has agreed a deal to acquire Aegon UK for £2bn to create the UK’s largest retirement savings and income business.

The enlarged group will have 16 million customers and assets under administration (AUA) totalling an estimated £480bn


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