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abrdn Investments

abrdn Investments is a global specialist asset manager

We are dedicated to helping investors achieve their financial goals in a changing world by combining our specialist knowledge, global presence in more than 25 locations, our strong relationships and investing for the long term.

As of June 2024, we manage £369bn of assets. Clients know us for our expertise in Asia and emerging markets, specialist equities, real assets and both public and private credit. Our solutions include investing for the needs of insurers and pension providers; managed portfolios; enhanced index and quant investing.

Central to our strategy is a firm commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles. To that end, we promote sustainable investment practices through active ownership, and our unique and embedded team structure, ensuring sustainability expertise is located where it is needed.

Our focus is aligned with four pivotal themes shaping the future of investing: the democratisation of finance and digital innovation; the evolving needs of ageing populations; the development of Asia and emerging markets; and climate change and the energy transition.

These ‘mega trends' inform our approach, enabling us to deliver relevant and impactful investment solutions to clients of all sizes, today and into the future.

At abrdn Investments, we strive to create investment opportunities for our clients beyond tomorrow.

*All data, facts and figures are as of 30 September 2024.

 

As an experienced and trusted partner for the higher education sector, we provide a full spectrum of capabilities – from end-to-end discretionary investment management to a broad array of individual funds. 

Throughout, we adopt a holistic ‘three pot’ approach to partnering with HEI clients across their assets:

  1. Liquidity - Time to revisit your cash reserves? We can provide solutions for your operating and reserve cash balances through the abrdn AAA rated liquidity funds.
  2. Longer Term - A range of institutional products with charities in mind. Globally invested in equities, bonds and alternatives for your growth and income goals with ESG at the heart of our investment process.
  3. Specific Focus - If you’re looking for something specific – climate, impact or private markets - talk to us. We have access to specialist strategies.

Underpinning our work with the sector is a focus on:

  1. Performance: Track record of investment excellence and unrelentingly focused on future return
  2. Purpose: Global leader in responsible investment with scale and influence to improve environmental and social outcomes
  3. Partnership: Driven to become a trusted investment partner and provide investments that truly reflect clients' values and motivations

For more information on our work with HEIs and how we can partner with your institution, visit the Universities page of our website or enquire using the contact information on this page.

 

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Contact

 

James Atkinson

Director (Charities & Endowments), UK Institutional

james.atkinson@abrdn.com

 

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