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Remembrance 2024 Our Armed Forces Network, made up of colleagues advocating for veterans, reservists, cadet Instructors and military families, have been hosting the annual Service of Remembrance at the Standard Life Assurance Company (SLAC) War Memorial at abrdn’s 1 George Street office in Edinburgh. They were joined by abrdn CEO, Jason Windsor, and Chief People Officer, Tracey Hahn, for the service that provided a moment to honour the staff who made the ultimate sacrifice during the World Wars and to reflect on the ongoing sacrifices of those serving today. We are proud to support and remember those who have served and continue to serve. #RemembranceDay #abrdn #ServiceOfRemembrance

Exploring quantitative investing 🔍 Curious about how data shapes investment strategies? abrdn’s latest article in the Decoded series breaks down the essentials of quantitative investing. 📊 Key Insights: - Data utilisation: Discover how vast datasets are used to inform investment decisions. - Risk management: Learn about the role of risk control in maintaining consistent performance. For a deeper understanding, read the full article here: 🔗https://ow.ly/U0Ih50U3bl2 #Investing #QuantitativeInvesting #Finance #abrdn

More insights from abrdn's experts following a busy week, especially in the US: 📣 What a Trump win could mean for the global economy 📣 Why China's next stimulus package is unlikely to put market fully at ease 📣Rates market could be volatile following BOE interest rate cut As we wrap up the week, we’re taking a moment to spotlight where abrdn voices have been contributing to topical issues in the media over the last 7 days: 🗣️Blair Couper, CFA, Investment Director, comments on potential implications to global economy and markets, in DailyMail.com as President-elect, Donald Trump, prepares to enter the Oval Office. https://ow.ly/T6Gr50U2lsJ 🗣️A comprehensive breakdown of what a Trump Presidency could mean for the US and global economy is available in Investment Week, from Political Economist, Lizzy Galbraith. https://ow.ly/YwSy50U2nNl Lizzy also spoke on CNBC's 'Squawk Box Europe' on Thursday. https://ow.ly/fFTb50U2UWQ 🗣️Luke Bartholomew, Deputy Chief Economist, comments in Insider.co.uk on the Bank Of England interest rate cut, warning that risks following the Budget and US election could keep rates market volatile. https://ow.ly/BSvW50U2XTC 🗣️Head of China equities, Horng Yao Nicholas Yeo, adds his thoughts on Government spending in Bloomberg's piece on China's next stimulus package. https://ow.ly/YYKS50U2UEZ 🗣️Incoming CEO of luxury clothing brand, Burberry, will have a task on his hands to turn around its fortunes according to Reuters, Sasha Kachanova, CFA, Consumer Analyst adds her take. https://ow.ly/wiqw50U2XPb You can also read more from abrdn on our news and insights hub: 🗞️📲 https://ow.ly/oq2l50TThhJ

Let's talk about money. This week is #TalkMoneyWeek, in line with this year’s theme, we at abrdn are encouraging everyone to ‘do one thing’ to build financial wellbeing. That could be learning something new, making a plan, or simply starting a conversation about money. To kick off the conversation, we have a question for you: What would encourage more long-term investing? Comment below with any other ideas to encourage long-term investing. #TalkMoneyWeek2024 #Investing

🌐 Post US election market focus: Beyond politics to economic fundamentals Financial markets are quickly shifting their gaze from political outcomes to broader economic trends. 🔍 Catch up with the latest from the Finimize team as they look at the market reaction, and what happens next… Read the full article here: 🔗https://ow.ly/r0k250U28br #Investing #Economy #Markets #USelection

🌍 Calling all charities and non-profits 🌍 Innovation Fund application window extended! You now have more time to submit your applications to the abrdn Charitable Foundation's new Innovation Fund, launched to support impactful projects around the globe. Application window closes 15 November. If your organisation is working on innovative solutions aligned to our charitable giving strategy, this is your chance to secure up to £50,000 in funding. The Innovation Fund is open to registered charities, social enterprises and other non-profit organisations, including those outside the UK. Key focus areas: - Engaging young people between the ages of 16-25 - Advancing social mobility through employability and education - Combatting climate change and protecting nature #Charity #NonProfit #Innovation #FundingOpportunity Read more about our eligibility criteria and apply following the link below: 🔗 https://ow.ly/k3i350TXV7n

Thank you for joining our Real Estate Connect community. We’re pleased to share our Q4 outlooks - the first time since June 2022 that global direct real estate has been given an "overweight" recommendation in our investments houseview! UK and European real estate are entering an exciting new growth phase, driven by positive rental and capital market conditions. Read our regional market outlooks to explore our perspectives from around the world.   In our first article, discover why we believe the future of logistics is powered by energy and data and that the sector is at the forefront of an electric market recovery!   Professional investors only. Capital at risk

More insights from abrdn's experts this week: 📣“a worrying intergenerational divide” 📣 Should investors fear the ‘October effect’?👻 📣 US elections - what does it mean for investors? As we wrap up the week, we’re taking a moment to spotlight where abrdn voices have been contributing to topical issues in the media over the last 7 days: 🗣️“a worrying intergenerational divide” Sarah Moody, Chief Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Officer, spoke about abrdn's recent Savings Ladder Index findings in Investmentweek. https://ow.ly/lmCi50TX2PO 🗣️Thomas Watts, Senior Investment Analyst, penned an article in Money Marketing, asking: 'should investors fear the ‘October effect’? https://ow.ly/chcI50TX4L3 🗣️abrdn data is quoted in The Daily Mail, showing UK smaller companies are now the joint 'cheapest' in the world alongside European peers. https://ow.ly/3zqR50TX4Ug 🗣️ Thomas Watts, also appeared on CNBC's 'Squawk Box Europe' discussing how the U.S. election could impact stocks and markets. https://ow.ly/4bZe50TX5r9 🗣️ Ray Sharma-Ong, Senior Investment Director, spoke in Reuters about India's benefits in a wider piece about investors taking cover in Asia ahead of US election. https://ow.ly/hf2o50TXQIY 🗣️In Reuters, Kevin Daly, Investment Director, comments on the IMF adding another African seat to its board, saying it will allow them to push harder for increased climate financing. https://ow.ly/Pqfq50TXT6N You can also read more from abrdn on our news and insights hub: 🗞️📲 https://ow.ly/J6FT50TX2PP

See a summary of Budget reaction across a range of topics from some of abrdn's experts: 📣"There is a real risk that this stirs up some controversy if it’s seen as double taxation." 📣What the Budget means for savers and investors 📣"A clear ambition to unlock growth" We’re taking a moment to spotlight where abrdn voices have commented in the media following yesterday's Budget announcement. 🗣️Abby Glennie, Deputy Head of Smaller Companies, says AIM investors avoided the worst, but will see the market as less attractive, in the Daily Mail . https://ow.ly/EAYJ50TX2XE 🗣️"There is a real risk that this stirs up some controversy if it’s seen as double taxation." Alastair Black, Head of Savings, comments on changes to IHT in Money Marketing. https://ow.ly/nbCO50TX2XF 🗣️ On Bloomberg, Matt Amis, CFA, Investment Director, assesses the bond market's initial reaction to the Budget. https://ow.ly/BF2V50TX2XH 🗣️Thomas Moore, Senior Investment Director, points to "a clear ambition to unlock growth", focusing on housebuilding benefits from the Budget, in The Telegraph. https://ow.ly/1oup50TX08a 🗣️Noel Butwell, Adviser CEO, adds his view amongst a host of experts from abrdn, on the impact yesterday's measures could have on savers and investors, in Scottish Financial Review . https://ow.ly/e4Ta50TX089 You can read more from abrdn on our news and insights hub, including a summary of the Budget announcement and what it could mean for you: 🗞️📲 https://ow.ly/o30F50TX2XG

abrdn’s economists analyse Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first UK Budget and its political and economic impacts. Professional investors only https://ow.ly/wR1R50TWzvQ