At ASI, two areas that typify our approach to ESG are European Equities and Emerging Market Debt. Over the next six articles, we will dig deeper into the respective teams’ beliefs, processes and portfolios – and show what this means for our clients. We hope you find it an enlightening journey.
Euro corporate bonds are gaining ground amid fading US exceptionalism and rising hedging costs. Discover why investors around the world are rethinking their bond allocations
In our fifth Responsible Investing podcast, we talk to Stephanie Kelly, Senior Political Economist in the Aberdeen Standard Investments Research Institute. In a wide-ranging interview, Steph talks us through her team’s innovative global Country ESG Index, discusses the huge importance of the upcoming US election and explains why she always carries her own straw. As we said: wide-ranging.
Mark Munro and Joyce Bing take stock on the second anniversary of the Short Dated Enhanced Income Fund.
The world has been battered by the coronavirus pandemic this year. Most economic activity was suspended as many of us spent our days confined to our homes.
Celebrating 10 years of our World Equity Enhanced Index Fund and 20 years of our quants team.
We highlight three courses of action for investors to navigate portfolios through the second half of 2020.
A look at how the Israel-Iran conflict served as a real-time stress test for different equity styles – showing how Momentum, Value, and Quality behave under pressure – so investors should look past labels and understand what truly drives their portfolios.
Abby Glennie, Investment Director at Aberdeen Standard Investments, considers the effects of Covid-19 on the diverse investment universe of medium-sized companies.
We explore the Deeside AD Project's role in the UK's energy transition and decarbonisation efforts.
How companies are treating their workforce during the Covid-19 pandemic is under intense scrutiny. The world is watching whether firms are protecting the welfare of their staff or if they are prioritising profit over the health and wellbeing of their people.
We recently visited Milan to meet some of the standout Italian smaller companies – from luxury goods to finance. Here’s what caught our eye.
A look at what the coronavirus crisis means for income investors, by Will James
Discover why outsourced investment solution MyFolio uses strategic asset allocation.
The speed, depth and breadth of the coronavirus recession is unprecedented. Policymakers cannot avert the near-term pain. But they can limit the permanent scars from this crisis through bold and decisive action.
The details you need about our enhanced index fund range.
Financial markets are attempting to price in a rapid and unprecedented series of shocks to the world economy. The net result has been the fastest bear market in the history of equities. Should investors buy or sell even at these depressed levels for the FTSE100?
What are factors? What’s an enhanced index fund? We address your questions.
Amid the coronavirus pandemic and oil price war, our A-share team urges investors to consider why China's stock market is outperforming right now.
Our strategy for managing risks and enhancing long-term performance.