Focused On Value - Overall, we delivered a solid set of results with some parts of the Group performing well. The Group and its businesses are well capitalised and our liquidity position remains strong. We have considerably strengthened our risk management and governance from the centre.

GEOGRAPHIC REGIONS & BUSINESS REVIEWS

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  1. 1.0 Europe and Latin America
  2. 2.0 Southern Africa
  3. 3.0 North America
  4. 4.0 Asia
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CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Solid performance in SA and Europe with challenges in US Life

Funds under
management £bn

2008

264.8

2007

278.9

Adjusted operating profit before tax (IFRS) £m

2008

999

2007

1624

Adjusted operating earnings per share (IFRS basis) p

2008

12.2

2007

16.9

Adjusted MCEV
per share p

2008

117.6

2007

166.3
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