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These sessions, taking place throughout April and May, will explore the evolution and benefits of MyFolio fund ranges. Join us for insightful updates on the changing landscape of risk-targeted multi-asset solutions and explore the diverse investment options within the MyFolio range. This is a good opportunity to engage directly with our fund managers and discover how these solutions can enhance your clients’ portfolios.

Celebrating 5 years of the MyFolio Index Funds: Fund managers Justin and Daniel give an update on the MyFolio Index Range.

What’s the global infrastructure spending megatrend, and what’s in it for investors?

Liam Blaikie considers the influence of the ‘sovereign ceiling’ in EM corporate bond credit ratings.

What’s decent work, and what’s the issue?

Investment-grade short-dated bonds have historically offered lower volatility and higher yields than cash. A smart move in uncertain times.

The companies in our strategy seek to deliver real-world decarbonisation & adaptation while providing a financial return. Find out how.

In this new episode, we explore the staggering global infrastructure investment needs over the next 25 years, why the bill is so high, and how governments and private investors might share the load.

While the threat of an escalation in the US trade war has receded, slowing global growth will be a drag, particularly on EMs reliant on trade. That said, a weaker US dollar and limited spillover from rising developed market bond yields should give EM central banks room to support their economies.

Tariff shocks have worn off, but investor concerns are shifting to fiscal risks. Explore what’s driving international economies and markets in our latest analysis.

European defence spending is set to rise. However, fiscal considerations and low growth multipliers will constrain the economic tailwind somewhat, while fractured procurement and reliance on arms imports need to be addressed.

China’s battery maker CATL recently enjoyed a bumper listing. Here, we explore China’s battery dominance and share details of our recent visits to CATL’s cutting-edge factory.

Investors are ready to fall back in love with the telecommunications sector.

We recently visited Milan to meet some of the standout Italian smaller companies – from luxury goods to finance. Here’s what caught our eye.

Our summary of developments in emerging market debt in May 2025 and outlook.

How should investors navigate tariffs, rate cuts and fading US exceptionalism? Explore the latest House View for new insights on equities, bonds, private markets and the global trends shaping the next 12–18 months.

What’s driving the latest surge in US deficit projections? Lizzy Galbraith highlights the fiscal and trade policy shifts that could reshape the global economic outlook.

In this episode, we explore the Trump administration’s sweeping plans that would swell government borrowing, why bond markets are getting nervous, and what Elon Musk’s exit may mean.

Find out in this independent RSMR video.

We explore the Deeside AD Project's role in the UK's energy transition and decarbonisation efforts.

Most often associated with growth investing, a look at how emerging markets represent a uniquely appealing income universe for today's active investors with a total return mindset.

In this new episode, we unpack the surprise US-China tariff truce, how it may influence other tariff negotiations and whether investors can finally relax.

How might new tariff developments impact the global economy? Paul Diggle provides his latest analysis to help you navigate the constantly shifting terrain.

Both developed and emerging economies need significant infrastructure investments for growth and sustainability. A new model quantifies these needs, emphasizing the necessity of substantial private capital.

Matt Williams, Senior Investment Director on the Global Emerging Markets desk, reports back on some long-term positives for the region. 

Demand for ‘future minerals’ vital to the green transition is set to take off. Here’s the why, and how, you should consider playing the start of this new ‘super cycle’.

Kieran Curtis considers the outlook for emerging market local currency bonds amid the US-led global trade war.

Future minerals are critical to the green transition. Even though demand is forecast to snowball there are serious constraints on supply. Here’s why investors should take notice.

Read more about the key achievements across our portfolio companies in the first quarter of 2025.

The Raymond James US Equities Conference is a prime opportunity to engage with companies and investors. Here’s what we discussed this year.

We expect UK real estate to forge ahead despite the headwinds. Read more about our views in our Q2 outlook.

Geopolitics and macro uncertainties are the largest risks to our forecasts. We discuss our outlook for Q2.

As London’s office market faces high vacancy rates and declining values, the focus shifts to connectivity and adaptability.

Our summary of developments in emerging market debt in April 2025 and outlook.

In the latest episode of the Emerging Market Equities podcast, Nick talks with Bob to discuss Trump's first 100 days in office.

Discover why outsourced investment solution MyFolio uses strategic asset allocation.

Aberdeen looks at the unexpected post-“Liberation Day” outperformance of EM and Asian equities – and why they believe the investment case for the asset class remains in place.

Navigating the complexities of tariffs and political uncertainty can be challenging. Gain insights and investment ideas from Aberdeen's experts in the latest Investment Outlook.

Explore how to navigate market concentration and political unpredictability. Ready to diversify your portfolio? 

How may Trump's tariffs reshape investing? How are we adjusting our model portfolio? Explore the profound uncertainty and potential damage to the world economy.

Find out how private markets may offer stability and growth in today's volatile world. Can they be an investment haven? Discover the benefits now.

Can this be the end of the road? Discover the transatlantic split and evolving strategies amid the political backlash. How may asset managers adapt?

Our strategy for managing risks and enhancing long-term performance.

Josh Duitz outlines the potential benefits of infrastructure equities in a world of heightened market volatility.

Could the EU's updated performance standards help unlock opportunities?

Our summary of developments in emerging market debt in March 2025 and outlook.

What are factors? What’s an enhanced index fund? We address your questions.

Can investors make cash work harder with a short dated enhanced income strategy?

Discover a cost-efficient quantitative investment strategy with outperformance potential. Find out more with Aberdeen Investments. 

Read Aberdeen Investments’ latest article on their changes to the multi-asset range, lower fees, and wider investment options across the universe.

A look at the what, why, how, and when in the US small-cap space and the outlook for the rest of 2025.

Are you an adviser seeking risk-targeted solutions for your clients? Watch and hear about the MyFolio Index. 

Real estate fundamentals are supportive in the UK, and we expect income yields and active management to drive returns. Read more about our UK outlook.

We no longer anticipate any further falls in prime European all-property values. We discuss our outlook for European real estate.

In the US, we are most positive about the multifamily sector, as excess supply should be absorbed by mid-2025. We highlight the key real estate themes in our US outlook.

Within APAC, Japan and Korea are the top-two markets where we have the highest conviction. Read more about our APAC real estate outlook.

The global economic landscape is unfolding with a mix of robust growth prospects and looming challenges. We discuss what lies ahead for global real estate.

Discover our latest thoughts on US tariff policies and their far-reaching effects on the global economy. How will tariffs shape international trade, growth, interest rates and geopolitics?

Chinese company DeepSeek recently launched its new large language model, creating a seismic shift in the tech world. So, what’s next?

Allows abrdn access to full freedom to invest in internal and external active and passive funds. 

abrdn Investments examines what may be in store for the asset class in the new year, including insights, projections, trends, and implications.

abrdn’s Kevin Daly explains why he thinks frontier country bonds should offer more reward than risk in 2025.

abrdn asks: could you contribute to decarbonisation and tap into long-term investment potential?

In the Monthly Macro video for November, Lizzy Galbraith, Political Economist, discusses what Trump’s leadership may mean for taxes, the deficit, immigration, trade, growth and inflation.

As interest rates drop and inflation cools, abrdn assess the most promising segments of the fixed income market.

Listed infrastructure investment companies are trading at significant discounts to NAV. Uncover the reasons and potential opportunities for investors.

abrdn’s Devan Kaloo looks at how the US presidential election result might impact emerging market equities.

In abrdn’s latest Investment Outlook we provide our latest house view, our scenarios around the US presidential election and a series of topical perspectives from our asset class experts.

abrdn’s commitment to long-term financial wellbeing, via tools and knowledge for long-term savings and investments to prepare future generations for retirement. 

abrdn addresses the gap in active ownership global bond market by aiming to enhance bondholder stewardship practices.

Abby Glennie, Deputy Head of Smaller Companies, provides an update on performance, activity and outlook on the abrdn UK Smaller Companies Fund.

Investors often hold cash for yield and liquidity. Mark Munro and Paul Mehta discuss Global Fixed Income Funds that offer attractive yields and mitigate volatility amidst falling cash yields.

Katie Trowsdale at abrdn Investments explores multi-asset opportunities beyond the Magnificent Seven with MyFolio.

Find out if an allocation to fixed income could help smooth the way with abrdn's Jamie Irvine.

abrdn explains how using multi-asset funds in your CIP can boost business valuation by streamlining operations, reducing costs, and freeing up client time.

abrdn advocates for strategic income investing in diverse assets to enhance financial resilience and maximise returns, offering both stability and growth opportunities for your clients.

Four of abrdn’s senior investors give their top ideas for the rest of 2024 and beyond, based on the company’s latest global outlook.

abrdn explains why the logistics sector currently offers compelling value.

With inflation falling, the ECB is poised to cut rates. Here’s what it could mean for investors.

APAC investors: look west not east for real estate opportunities.

Our summary of developments in emerging market debt in April 2024 and outlook.

Against a backdrop of enduring inflation and interest rate increases in 2023, what’s next for private markets?

Since 2000, EM dividends have grown twice as fast as those in the rest of the world. We look at some of the companies leading the charge.

We try to make sense of the South African election, including what a potential coalition government might mean for investors.

In the Clash of the major central banks, who will cut interest rates first and when? We share our views.

The debate around inflation remains live and centres on whether, if at all, the dynamics of price pressures have altered in recent years.

Faced with its critics, why emerging markets continue to show significant potential in the second quarter and beyond.

Active ownership is a key part of meeting net-zero goals. We discuss how we help companies on their decarbonisation journey.

In our Monthly Macro video for April, Paul Diggle, Chief Economist, discusses the ‘on-again, off-again’ prospects for economic ‘soft landings’ in the major economies.

In our latest Macro Bytes podcast abrdn's economists discuss the use of scenario analysis to help navigate uncertainty.

Why abrdn think the office space provider is well-placed to create both.

After three challenging years, abrdn think high-quality, small-cap growth stocks could be back on the menu. 

abrdn look at the benefits and limitations of a mean reversion strategy. And argue that investors must also look to the future.

What are the benefits of enhanced indexing in the current environment? Read more about abrdn’s views.

Central banks have so far waged a successful campaign against inflation. But with the end in sight, will the ‘last mile’ be the toughest to cross? 

Five years on, our cost-effective solution continues to help clients reach their objectives.

Which emerging-market companies do abrdn think are capable of paying dividends over the long-term?

Domestic population trends are helping to fuel this vehicle and finance company's business.

KSOE investors could be en route to income as the shipbuilder cuts carbon for cargo clients.

Why size isn’t everything, abrdn discusses the opportunities smaller companies offer.

Tenant strength and income resilience will be the focus as recession hits demand.

UK inflation is set to fall further over the next few months and interest-rate cuts are expected around the summer.

Russell Bignall, MD, Sales at abrdn, looks at the latest ‘Dear CEO’ letter to wealth managers and highlights why a firm’s culture should be part of advisers’ due diligence.

Navigate today’s investment landscape with abrdn’s trio of topical income insights.

‘Soft landing’, ‘hard landing’ or interest rates ‘higher-for-longer': which do we think is most likely and what could it mean for short-dated credit?

We’re adding infrastructure to our multi-asset solution MyFolio. Find out why.

Tzoulianna Leventi from abrdn, explores what companies are leading the way.

Find out how the managers of the abrdn MyFolio fund ranges are navigating today’s challenges and opportunities.

Read this summary from abrdn of developments in emerging market debt in August 2023 and the outlook going forward.

abrdn explains how this Spanish travel technology company has turned short-term crisis into long-term opportunity.

abrdn explore how technology platform Kaspi has created a revolutionary super app with scale and substance.

This UK-based transport company is contributing to the energy transition. Find out why abrdn got on board.

Find out why abrdn believe this market offers long-term income and growth opportunities.

Against a challenging backdrop, long-term investors at abrdn are taking a fresh look at income and how to use it.

Justin Simler, from abrdn, discusses how finding portfolio balance will be paramount for investors amid changing economic environment.

Dave Fewtrell, Head of Strategic Partnerships at abrdn, discusses how outsourcing your CIP could save you time and money, while also helping you mitigate risk.

Our four charts will help you form your view.

Peter Branner introduces 5 new Investment Outlook articles which offer insights into key asset classes and topics as storm clouds gather for investors.

With sustainability in focus, 'ye olde debate' has a new dimension. abrdn's Dave Fewtrell, Head of Strategic Partnerships, UK Wholesale, tells us more.

The MyFolio Sustainable Index suite of funds from abrdn makes it easy to align your clients’ values and investment goals. In this article, investment managers Justin Jones and Daniel Reynolds discuss the range following its first anniversary.

How are passive funds managed through different conditions over time? abrdn Investment managers Justin Jones and Daniel Reynolds explain what goes on behind the scenes to ensure passive multi-manager funds stay in line with client needs.

abrdn’s Thomas Leys and Samuel Granthan discuss what role investors can play in the battle against climate change, while also seeking attractive financial returns.

What do the banking challenges mean for real estate? Read more about the risks and opportunities.

We sift the data – and look to the past – to try and answer the question.

We explore actively managed short duration sterling credit.

Amanda Young, Chief Sustainability Officer at abrdn, describes four big sustainability trends that will shape the way people invest for decades to come.

With the Consumer Duty’s April deadline for manufacturers to publish their statements of target markets and value assessments now past, advisers need to take action. Alastair Black, Head of Savings Policy at abrdn, explains more.

Eva Cairns, Head of Sustainability Insights & Climate Strategy at abrdn, suggests five ways in which investors can help to close the credibility gap between companies’ climate ambition and credible action.

Paul and Luke talk to Lizzy Galbraith, Political Economist at abrdn, about the UK government’s political economy strategy.

Anjili Shah, Investment Director at abrdn, explains why we believe there is a compelling case for a dedicated allocation to global mid-cap equities.

Abigail Watt, Quantitative research economist from abrdn, explains why we think US monetary policy will continue to target inflation in the coming months.

Dave Fewtrell, Head of Strategic Partnerships, UK Wholesale

Following the Covid-19 pandemic, the ways in which we interact, work, and do business have changed. This digital revolution is defining how clients engage with advisers and has impacted adviser business models. Meanwhile, a demographic transformation is also taking place. This is highlighting the challenge of a widening advice gap in the UK, as well as a large mass affluent client segment opportunity, and a changing view on how clients access advice experiences, and how they wish to invest their money.

Despite the welcome introduction of sustainable financial disclosure rules, proprietary scoring methodology remains vital in multi-manager investing, explains Mark Lane, Senior Investment Manager, Multi-Manager Strategies.

From family ecosystems to the sustainability factor, Dave Fewtrell, Head of Strategic Partnerships, UK Wholesale, navigates the risks and opportunities of intergenerational wealth transfer.

Alastair Black, Head of Industry Change, takes a closer look at the Consumer Duty’s ‘avoid foreseeable harm’ cross-cutting rule and explains the significance of the principles-based approach behind the regulation.

Alastair Black, Head of Industry Change, explains how advisers are well placed to protect their clients and gives some practical suggestions around actions to take.   

Ruairi Revell, Head Of Sustainability – Infrastructure, discusses how infrastructure can play a role in the energy transition and enabling countries to hit their net zero goals.

In this second instalment of our Innovation Superstar series, James Mccann, Deputy Chief Economist, Research Institute and Abigail Watt, Research Economist, Research Institute analyse millions of datapoints to better understand the similarities that the most innovative US companies share.

Roger Webb, Deputy Head of Sterling Investment Grade and Liam O’Donnell, Head of Nominal Rates Management

Global financial markets are contending with the most aggressive tightening in policy rates in living memory, with highly elevated inflation and central bank balance sheet unwinding also threatening bond valuations. Picking the peak in yields feels like a fool’s errand when faced with such volatility. Read how Roger and Liam believe that 2023 as a whole will likely be a much better period for most parts of the bond universe returns. 

Anjli Shah, Investment Director, Smaller Companies Team, Equities

Is now a good time to start considering smaller companies? The traditional answer would be a resounding ‘no’. The world economy is forecast to slow further in 2023, with a recession possible in the first half of the year. However, smaller companies might be more resilient in the current inflationary climate than many assume.

Take a look at our upcoming live and on demand webinars to watch at a time that suits you.

Baldric Todeschini, Associate Investment Specialist, Product Strategy & Solutions

Passive fund managers aim to replicate the performance of a representative index. They don’t pick stocks. They don’t question company management and they don’t analyse financial results. So what do they actually do? In this article, we answer this one simple question, while dispelling six myths around passive investing.

Host: Amanda Young, Chief Sustainability Officer, abrdn

Guest: Omar Shaikh, Director, and Co-Founder of the Global Ethical Finance Initiative (GEFI)

We kick off our brand-new Sustainability Inspires series with Omar, from GEFI. This is to pay homage to abrdn’s Scottish roots and the expanding influence that GEFI has had from a local initiative to its role on the global sustainable financial stage. Find out more and be inspired to support a cause close to your heart, from wherever you may be. 

It is widely acknowledged that private equity offers enhanced returns compared to publicly traded equities. But does private equity also provide portfolio diversification benefits?