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.

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?

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