abrdn (formerly Aberdeen Standard Investments) is a global investment company managing approximately $600 billion in total assets. Formed through the 2017 merger of Aberdeen Asset Management and Standard Life and rebranded in 2021, abrdn is headquartered in Edinburgh and operates one of the largest investment platforms in Europe.
Investment Strategy
abrdn’s investment platform spans public equities, fixed income, multi-asset solutions, real estate, private markets, and alternatives. The firm’s alternatives and private markets capabilities include private equity, real estate, infrastructure, private credit, and hedge fund strategies, managed by dedicated teams within the broader organization.
The private equity business includes fund-of-funds programs that allocate capital to third-party private equity managers across buyout, growth equity, and venture capital strategies globally. abrdn’s private equity team evaluates managers across all major geographies and maintains a proprietary research database covering fund performance and GP quality metrics.
abrdn’s real estate platform is one of the largest in Europe, managing direct property portfolios across office, residential, industrial, retail, and logistics sectors in the UK, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The infrastructure team invests in core and core-plus infrastructure assets, with a focus on regulated utilities, renewables, and social infrastructure.
Private Markets Approach
abrdn’s private markets activities are integrated within a multi-asset framework that considers the role of alternatives in broader portfolio construction. The firm’s advisory and solutions teams help institutional clients determine appropriate allocation levels and implementation approaches for private markets within their total portfolios.
The private credit platform covers direct lending, structured finance, and real estate debt. abrdn’s hedge fund solutions business provides multi-manager allocations and advisory services. The firm has also developed capabilities in sustainable and impact-oriented private markets investing, aligning with its broader commitment to responsible investment practices.
abrdn is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker ABDN. The firm serves institutional, wholesale, and retail clients globally from offices across the UK, Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East. abrdn employs approximately 5,000 people worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Aberdeen Standard Investments?
Aberdeen Standard Investments rebranded to abrdn in 2021 following the 2017 merger of Aberdeen Asset Management and Standard Life. The firm continues to operate its investment management business under the abrdn brand.
How large is abrdn's alternatives business?
abrdn manages significant assets in alternative investments across private equity, real estate, infrastructure, private credit, and hedge fund strategies as part of its approximately $600 billion total asset management platform.
Is abrdn publicly traded?
Yes, abrdn is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ABDN and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index.
