Standard Life has launched its International Bond on the AJ Bell Investcentre platform, further expanding its platform partners for advisers and their clients for its offshore bond solution. 

The addition of AJ Bell strengthens Standard Life's distribution network, which already includes 7IM, Aegon, Elevate, Nucleus and Parmenion. The partnership enables advisers to easily incorporate the International Bond into client portfolios as part of their broader financial planning and estate planning strategies.

The Standard Life International Bond offers a range of benefits for clients, including tax-efficient growth, with no tax normally payable on investment growth within the bond. It also provides greater control over when tax is paid, as clients will not normally pay tax until they take money out of the bond, alongside access to a broad range of investment options.

Through the AJ Bell Investcentre platform, advisers and clients can access the benefits of the Standard Life International Bond alongside a wide range of trust solutions. They will also benefit from the technical expertise, support and service offered by both Standard Life and AJ Bell.

We're delighted to partner with AJ Bell to launch the Standard Life International Bond on the Investcentre platform. As estate planning becomes an increasingly important consideration for clients with the upcoming IHT changes, advisers are looking for more tax-efficient solutions that offer flexibility and support a range of needs. The new offering gives advisers access to a broad range of trusts, combined with the benefits of a leading platform and the support and expertise of both Standard Life and AJ Bell.

- Lesley Whyte, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Standard Life

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    Samuel Woods

    Public Relations Manager, Adviser, Centre for the Future of Retirement
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    samuel.woods@standardlife.com

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Standard Life International Bond platform partners

  • 7IM
  • Aegon
  • AJ Bell
  • Elevate
  • Nucleus
  • Parmenion

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