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St James’s Place doesn’t deserve the stock market beating up.

Posted on August 14, 2026 by henry tapper

Gordon Aitken speaks sensibly about SJP It makes no sense to give SJP a beating up;  SJP is unique among financial services companies in delivering what it set out to since the 1980s Gordon Aitken’s report is available on this … Continue reading →

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Why the Aberdeen-Stagecoach Transaction Does Not Threaten Bulk Annuities – Gordon Aitken

Posted on July 18, 2026 by henry tapper

A Different Direction: Why the Aberdeen-Stagecoach Transaction Does Not Threaten Bulk Annuities Understanding the mechanics behind the deal and why it does not change the endgame landscape Gordon Aitken Dec 10, 2025 Note: These are my personal views and do … Continue reading →

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Capital punishment, 24 years on

Posted on June 27, 2026 by henry tapper

In 2002 a falling market nearly sank UK life insurers. Today the same crash would barely move them. Gordon Aitken Jun 23, 2026 Note: These are Gordon Aitken’s  personal views and do not constitute investment advice. See full disclaimer below. … Continue reading →

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People cease to matter to insurers in this merry-go-round of ownership

Posted on May 29, 2026 by henry tapper

No one has written the definitive  history of life insurance over the past 50 years, but Gordon Aitken has a good go. There are of course part of the pictures he cannot touch. Wealth management was initialled by Abbey Life … Continue reading →

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