We use cookies and similar technologies By using this website you agree that we may use them to develop and market our services. Read our cookie policy for information and advice on changing your settings. Close Standard Life Investments Select your region Press Careers Contact Standard Life Investments Home About Capabilities Governance Responsible Investment Our insight Careers Press Contact Home>About About Standard Life Investments Standard Life Investments is a leading asset manager with an expanding global reach Standard Life Investments is a leading asset manager with an expanding global reach. Our wide range of investment solutions is backed by our distinctive Focus on Change investment philosophy, disciplined risk management and shared commitment to a culture of investment excellence. As active managers, we place significant emphasis on rigorous research and a strong collaborative ethos. We constantly think ahead and strive to anticipate change before it happens, ensuring that our clients can look to the future with confidence. Standard Life Investments manages £250.0 billion* on behalf of clients worldwide. Our investment capabilities span equities, bonds, real estate, private equity, multi-asset solutions, fund-of-funds and absolute return strategies. Headquartered in Edinburgh, Standard Life Investments employs more than 1,100 talented professionals. We maintain a presence in a number of locations around the world including Boston, Hong Kong, Paris, London, Beijing, Sydney, Dublin and Seoul. In addition, we have close relationships with leading domestic players in Asia, including HDFC Asset Management in India and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank in Japan. Our parent, Standard Life plc, was established in 1825. A leading provider of long-term savings and investments, Standard Life floated on the London Stock Exchange in 2006 and is now a FTSE 100-listed company. Standard Life Investments was launched as a separate company in 1998 and has established a reputation for innovation in pursuit of our clients’ investment objectives. Our investors rank among some of the world’s most sophisticated and high-profile institutions. They include pension plans, banks, mutual funds, insurance companies, fund-of-fund managers, endowments, foundations, charities, official institutions, sovereign wealth funds and government authorities. In July 2014, Standard Life Investments (Holdings) Limited acquired Ignis Asset Management Limited, a top-15 UK asset manager with assets worth £55.0 billion**. The acquisition of Ignis complements our strong organic growth and enhances our strategic position through deepened investment capabilities in key areas, including government bonds and liquidity. The combined business offers a full range of investment solutions, ensuring we can continue to meet the evolving needs of our clients. About Investment approach Our people Sponsorship Worldwide locations Legal Privacy Cookie policy Disclosure policy Standard Life Plc Open footer * assets under management as at 30/06/2015 **Source: Ignis Asset Management, excluding stock lending collateral, as at 30/06/2015 Standard Life Investments Limited is registered in Scotland (SC123321) at 1 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2LL. Standard Life Investments Limited is authorised and regulated in the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority. Standard Life Investments (Hong Kong) Limited is licensed with and regulated by the Securities and Futures Commission in Hong Kong and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Standard Life Investments Limited. Standard Life Investments Limited (ABN 36 142 665 227) is incorporated in Scotland (No. SC123321) and is exempt from the requirement to hold an Australian Financial Services Licence under paragraph 911A(2)(l) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (the 'Act') in respect of the provision of financial services as defined in Schedule A of the relief instrument no.10/0264 dated 9 April 2010 issued to Standard Life Investments Limited by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. These financial services are provided only to wholesale clients as defined in subsection 761G(7) of the Act. Standard Life Investments Limited is authorised and regulated in the United Kingdom by the Financial Conduct Authority under the laws of the United Kingdom, which differ from Australian laws. Standard Life Investments Limited, a company registered in Ireland (904256) 90 St Stephen’s Green Dublin 2 and is authorised and regulated in the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority. Standard Life Investments (USA) Limited and Standard Life Investments (Corporate Funds) Limited are both registered as an Investment Adviser with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Calls may be monitored and/or recorded to protect both you and us and help with our training. www.standardlifeinvestments.com © 2015 Standard Life, images reproduced under licence