abrdn plc is a global investment manager headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, offering a wide range of asset management and wealth management solutions to institutional, retail and wholesale clients. The firm operates across multiple investment strategies, including actively managed equity and fixed income funds, multi-asset portfolios, real estate and infrastructure investments, and private markets opportunities. abrdn also provides wealth planning, financial advice and custody services through its network of client-facing advisers and third-party platforms.
The company’s product suite spans traditional and alternative asset classes, with dedicated teams covering global and regional equity markets, sovereign and corporate credit, absolute return solutions and tailored multi-asset approaches. Its real estate and infrastructure division invests in core, core-plus and value-add projects, while its private markets arm focuses on private equity, real estate debt and direct lending strategies. abrdn’s wealth management arm delivers retirement planning, portfolio construction and discretionary management services for individual investors.
abrdn was created in 2017 through the merger of Standard Life plc and Aberdeen Asset Management, combining nearly two centuries of investment heritage. In 2021, the business refreshed its brand name to “abrdn,” reflecting a streamlined market identity. The firm maintains a global presence, with offices in Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East, serving clients across more than 70 countries.
The company is led by a board chaired by Sir Douglas Flint, with Stephen Bird serving as Chief Executive Officer. Under their stewardship, abrdn continues to focus on enhancing client outcomes, extending its digital capabilities and advancing sustainable investment solutions aligned with environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations.
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