"Training

To raise awareness amongst our employees of both modern slavery and the whistleblowing processes available to them, we have rolled out training across the business. An additional phase, extending coverage across the combined business following the merger, will be delivered in 2018. This is mandatory training and will be completed on an annual basis. We also delivered tailored education sessions to relevant employee groups including our conduct committee and risk community."

"Using our influence as an investor and through our procurement to increase the focus on the eradication of modern slavery and help drive improved practices."

3. Modern slavery training delivered to all our people i n 2 017.Modern Slavery training was delivered to all employees of Standard Life group (Standard Life plc and its subsidiaries) prior to the merger.3