23 November 2022
From inflation complacency to inflation myopia
From inflation complacency to inflation myopia

As underlying inflation readings continue to surprise to the upside few central bankers are patient enough to allow the long and variable lags of monetary policy.

1 February 2024
Real Estate: Navigating challenges, 3 big opportunities
Real Estate: Navigating challenges, 3 big opportunities

Real estate investors have been left battered and bruised by interest-rate rises. Craig Wright reckons he can finally see light at the end of the tunnel, as valuations look attractive, ESG drives tenant demand and opportunities emerge for investors to offer property loans.

23 November 2022
Rediscover diversification and revenue with global real estate
Rediscover diversification and revenue with global real estate

Trading conditions since the start of 2022 have been challenging for investors. High inflation, rising interest rates and the prospect of slowing economies have caused considerable volatility in equity and bond markets.

30 January 2024
Fixed Income: Can 2024 be the Year of the Bond?
Fixed Income: Can 2024 be the Year of the Bond?

All eyes are on when central banks will cut interest rates next year. Craig MacDonald discusses high-quality bonds, why he’s looking at the better banks, where the problems may arise and the prospects for emerging markets.

5 November 2022
 Emerging Market Debt - September 2022 review and outlook
	Emerging Market Debt - September 2022 review and outlook

Summary of developments in emerging market debt in September 2022 and the outlook going forward. 

26 September 2023
Fund finance: a marriage of convenience for asset owners
Fund finance: a marriage of convenience for asset owners

We outline why now is a good time to participate in fund financing amid rising opportunities and improved risk-adjusted returns.

2 November 2022
The thriving private equity secondary market in 2022
The thriving private equity secondary market in 2022

Read more about the appeal of the private equity secondaries market. 

25 September 2023
Offices: re-evaluating the FACTS
Offices: re-evaluating the FACTS

Flexibility, amenity, connectivity, technology and sustainability (FACTS) are key for future-fit offices. Read more about our views.

31 October 2022
Inflation – higher for longer?
Inflation – higher for longer?

abrdn consider some of the longer term factors that are exerting upward pressures on inflation. 

18 September 2023
European real estate: can residential rent caps make a difference?
European real estate: can residential rent caps make a difference?

How are rent caps affecting European real estate? 

26 September 2022
Multi-asset – how might you invest when inflation is soaring?
Multi-asset – how might you invest when inflation is soaring?

Inflation has reached its highest level in over 40 years. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to drive up global energy and food prices. Ongoing supply-chain bottlenecks and rising labour costs are also boosting inflation. The question for investors is – which strategies might fare best if inflation persists?

18 September 2023
Is it your duty to have another look at CIP outsourcing?
Is it your duty to have another look at CIP outsourcing?

As well as saving you time and money, CIP outsourcing could help you mitigate risk.

7 September 2022
Investment IQ Podcast Series: Finimize
Investment IQ Podcast Series: Finimize

Max Rofagha, Founder and CEO of Finimize, joins host Richard Dunbar in the latest episode of the Investment IQ Podcast series. Max and Richard discuss the history of Finimize, how it can tackle the information asymmetry between institutional and retail investors, and how Finimize and abrdn can work together to create a powerhouse for investing information and research. The discussion also touches on the global problem of financial literacy and how 'learning by doing' may be part of the answer. This podcast was recorded in July 2022.

7 September 2023
Income: an important part of growth
Income: an important part of growth

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

7 September 2022
International small caps: Inflation impacts and opportunities
International small caps: Inflation impacts and opportunities

Smaller companies tend to be more susceptible to inflation risk than their larger peers. However, while the broad asset class may be floundering amid the highest inflation in decades, in our view, compelling opportunities remain among certain high-quality international small caps.

1 August 2023
Fuel the good fight
Fuel the good fight

We outline opportunities we see in Asia Pacific – a region ripe for uncovering the sustainability leaders of tomorrow.

17 August 2022
Biodiversity – investor risks and opportunities
Biodiversity – investor risks and opportunities

Nature is vital for a healthy economy, but the planet faces a crisis as companies, markets and governments have consistently failed to take into account the financial value of biodiversity.

1 August 2023
MyFolio Sustainable Index: celebrating a year of low-cost responsible investing
MyFolio Sustainable Index: celebrating a year of low-cost responsible investing

The MyFolio Sustainable Index fund range has just turned one. Find out about its key features.

3 August 2022
Can real estate rise to the net-zero challenge?
Can real estate rise to the net-zero challenge?

It’s encouraging to see policymakers commit to ‘Net Zero 2050’. However, the road ahead will be challenging, not least in the real estate sector. In Europe, for example, greenhouse gas emissions from buildings need to drop 60% from 1990 levels by 2030. This clearly represents a major change for the sector – but dig down into the detail and the task begins to look almost Herculean. And it won’t be accomplished in time without a step change in response and radical collaboration from all actors in the sector.

17 July 2023
Climate transition bonds: putting capital to work where it's needed
Climate transition bonds: putting capital to work where it's needed

Can investors play a part in the battle against climate change while also seeking attractive financial returns?