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

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?

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Are you wondering how to navigate today’s bond markets? Fixed Income Explained Podcast host Peter Marsland is here to help you explore the opportunities. 

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.

From elevated yields to defensive characteristics, we make the case for short-duration bonds.

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?

How do passive multi-manager funds stay in line with client needs?

The vast majority (85%) of advisers have spoken with their clients in the last six months about how to adapt their finances or portfolios in the wake of soaring inflation, according to new research from abrdn.

We explain why we believe there are compelling reasons to invest in emerging markets.

Fears that the global transition to a low-carbon economy will drive inflation over the long term are overblown, with the tightening of monetary policy set to have far greater implications for portfolios.

What are the roles that EM currencies play in driving total returns for investors? Nick Robinson & Kieran Curtis sit down to discuss performance of EM currencies, the US dollar and the currencies coupled to it.

With the tenth year anniversary of abrdn's private placement business last year, Andrew looks back at some of the lessons learnt.