UK $525 Billion Asset Manager Aberdeen Investments Announced New APAC Appointments with 1) Head of Institutional Business Vivian Tang as Head of APAC Client Group, 2) Head of Wholesale for Southeast Asia Natalie Tan to Lead Wholesale Distribution in Singapore, Malaysia & Thailand and 3) Head of Wholesale Hong Kong Tina Tong to Expand Coverage to Taiwan & China Offshore
10th April 2026 | Hong Kong
UK asset manager Aberdeen Investments ($525 billion AUM) has announced new APAC appointments with 1) Head of Institutional Business Vivian Tang appointed as Head of APAC Client Group, 2) Head of Wholesale for Southeast Asia Natalie Tan to lead wholesale distribution in Singapore, Malaysia & Thailand and 3) Head of Wholesale Hong Kong Tina Tong to expand coverage to Taiwan & China offshore. In 2026 January, Aberdeen Investments announced the launch of 3 Aberdeen Equity Enhanced Index Funds (World, American, European) using active & passive approaches via quantitive & data-led strategy. The 3 funds are available in Singapore & 15 European countries including Switzerland & UK. The 3 funds are Article 8 compliant to promote environment & social characteristics under European Union (EU) Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). In 2025 September, Aberdeen & Europe private markets infrastructure provider Titanbay formed a partnership to allow UK distributors & wealth managers access to private markets full investment life cycle (Fund structuring, onboarding clients, capital flows & reporting), and with Aberdeen listing 2 global multi-asset private market funds (including Aberdeen Global Private Markets Fund) on Titanbay platform available to wealth managers. In 2025 June, UK asset manager Aberdeen appointed 17-year veteran & Deputy Head of Equities Asia Pruksa Iamthongthong as Head of Equities Asia, succeeding Flavia Cheong who is retiring (2025 December) after 28 years with Aberdeen (Joined in 1997). Pruksa Iamthongthong joined Aberdeen in 2007. In 2025 March, Aberdeen hired JP Morgan Asset Management 11-year veteran & Portfolio Manager Issac Thong as Senior Investment Director for APAC Equities team succeeding Yoojeong Oh who is departing. Issac Thong was Portfolio Manager of JP Morgan Emerging Markets Income Fund, Total Emerging Markets Income (Balanced) Fund, Thailand Fund & Vietnam Opportunities Fund. In 2025 March, Abrdn renamed to Aberdeen after name change in 2021 from Aberdeen Standard Life to Abrdn, created by branding agency Wolff Olins to be part of a modern, agile & digitally-enabled brand. The name change to Abrdn with no vowels was controversial due to difficulty in pronouncing, writing, typing & recognising the word. Abrdn (Aberdeen Standard Life) was founded in 2017 with the merger of Standard Life & Aberdeen Asset Management (Founded in 1983). Abrdn is listed on London Stock Exchange with market value at $3.5 billion, and share price +27.1% YTD, +17.1% in last 1 year & -32% in last 5 years. In 2024 December, Abrdn with $3.1 billion market value is the most shorted UK stock, with share price -21% YTD, -14% in last 12 months & -54% in last 5 years. In 2024 September, Abrdn appointed interim CEO Jason Windsor as permanent CEO. In 2024 May, Abrdn CEO Stephen Bird resigned after 4 years as CEO. In 2021, Abrdn had rebranded from Standard Life Aberdeen to Abrdn, and since 2022, Abrdn has closed more than 120 funds. In January 2024, Abrdn had announced to cut around 10% of employees to save $191 million. UK asset manager Abrdn currently have around $620 billion AUM. In October 2023, Abrdn announced to sell the European private equity business with £7.5 billion assets for £60 million, having recently sold United States private equity & venture capital business with £4 billion assets to Highvista Strategies. In May 2023, UK asset manager Abdrn appointed Co-CEO Investments René Buehlmann as the sole CEO Investments. In 2025 February, Abrdn is in talks to launch an asset management joint venture in China with Citic Bank wealth management unit (Citic Wealth), which is China 3rd largest wealth manager with $275 billion AUM (CNY 2 trillion AUM).
“ UK $525 Billion Asset Manager Aberdeen Investments Announced New APAC Appointments with 1) Head of Institutional Business Vivian Tang as Head of APAC Client Group, 2) Head of Wholesale for Southeast Asia Natalie Tan to Lead Wholesale Distribution in Singapore, Malaysia & Thailand and 3) Head of Wholesale Hong Kong Tina Tong to Expand Coverage to Taiwan & China Offshore “
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Aberdeen Investments – Aberdeen Investments is a specialist asset manager that focuses on areas where we have both strength and scale across public and private markets, including credit, specialist equities and real assets. Our teams collaborate across regions, asset classes and specialisms, connecting diverse perspectives and working with clients to identify investment opportunities that suit their needs. As at 31 December 2025, Aberdeen Investments managed c.£390.4bn on behalf of clients, including insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, independent wealth managers, pension funds, platforms, banks and family offices.
Aberdeen Group – Aberdeen is a leading Wealth & Investments group, working to help millions of customers and clients turn their financial goals into reality. As at 31 December 2025, Aberdeen managed and administered c.£556bn of client and customer assets across its three core business, interactive investor, Adviser and Investments.
UK $594 Billion Asset Manager Aberdeen Investments Launches 3 Aberdeen Equity Enhanced Index Funds (World, American, European) Using Active & Passive Approaches via Quantitive & Data-Led Strategy, Funds Available in Singapore & 15 European Countries Including Switzerland & UK, Funds are Article 8 Compliant to Promote Environment & Social Characteristics
24th January – UK asset manager Aberdeen Investments ($594 billion AUM) has announced the launch of 3 Aberdeen Equity Enhanced Index Funds (World, American, European) using active & passive approaches via quantitive & data-led strategy. The 3 funds are available in Singapore & 15 European countries including Switzerland & UK. The 3 funds are Article 8 compliant to promote environment & social characteristics under European Union (EU) Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). Announcement (21/1/26): “Aberdeen Investments has today proudly launched three new Article 8 funds, incorporating World, American and European Equity Enhanced Index funds within a Luxembourg domiciled SICAV vehicle. These launches extend from Aberdeen’s popular World, American and European Equity Enhanced Index OEIC funds bringing the strategy, which combines the benefits of active and passive equity investing, to investors outside the UK. The Funds will be available for distribution in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK. They will have an ongoing fund charge (OCF) of 0.25% (World, European), and 0.2% (US) for investors outside the UK. Enhanced index portfolios blend active and passive approaches, aiming to modestly outperform benchmarks with diversified exposure to core equity markets, through a quantitative, data-led strategy. Aberdeen’s Quant team of over twenty investment professionals average almost two decades experience and currently manage £110.2bn assets under management (AUM) across the investments business as at 31 December 2025.” In 2025 September, Aberdeen & Europe private markets infrastructure provider Titanbay have formed a partnership to allow UK distributors & wealth managers access to private markets full investment life cycle (Fund structuring, onboarding clients, capital flows & reporting), and with Aberdeen listing 2 global multi-asset private market funds (including Aberdeen Global Private Markets Fund) on Titanbay platform available to wealth managers. Announcement (1/9/25): “Aberdeen today announced a strategic partnership with Titanbay, a European private markets infrastructure provider, to help UK distributors and wealth managers surmount operational and technological complexities which arise when accessing private markets. Wealth managers will be able to scale at pace across the full investment lifecycle, from fund structuring to onboarding clients to capital flows and reporting. The partnership solves operational delays and lost investment opportunities caused by legacy systems and traditional trading platforms. This agreement underscores Aberdeen’s commitment to pursue scale, new products and growth in new channels in private markets. Aberdeen’s Global Private Markets Fund (GPMF) is one of two global multi-asset private market funds available to wealth managers through Titanbay. The Titanbay platform streamlines the onboarding and reporting processes and allows real-time visibility of fund pipelines. It also manages manual subscriptions, ‘Know Your Customer’ processes and redemption windows. Titanbay’s fund-agnostic approach, supporting both closed end and evergreen structures, complements Aberdeen’s platform-agnostic model.” In 2025 June, UK asset manager Aberdeen appointed 17-year veteran & Deputy Head of Equities Asia Pruksa Iamthongthong as Head of Equities Asia, succeeding Flavia Cheong who is retiring (2025 December) after 28 years with Aberdeen (Joined in 1997). Pruksa Iamthongthong joined Aberdeen in 2007. In 2025 March, Aberdeen hired JP Morgan Asset Management 11-year veteran & Portfolio Manager Issac Thong as Senior Investment Director for APAC Equities team succeeding Yoojeong Oh who is departing. Issac Thong was Portfolio Manager of JP Morgan Emerging Markets Income Fund, Total Emerging Markets Income (Balanced) Fund, Thailand Fund & Vietnam Opportunities Fund. Earlier in 2025 March, Abrdn renamed to Aberdeen after name change in 2021 from Aberdeen Standard Life to Abrdn, created by branding agency Wolff Olins to be part of a modern, agile & digitally-enabled brand. The name change to Abrdn with no vowels was controversial due to difficulty in pronouncing, writing, typing & recognising the word. Abrdn (Aberdeen Standard Life) was founded in 2017 with the merger of Standard Life & Aberdeen Asset Management (Founded in 1983). Abrdn is listed on London Stock Exchange with market value at $3.5 billion, and share price +27.1% YTD, +17.1% in last 1 year & -32% in last 5 years. In 2024 December, Abrdn with $3.1 billion market value is the most shorted UK stock, with share price -21% YTD, -14% in last 12 months & -54% in last 5 years. In 2024 September, Abrdn appointed interim CEO Jason Windsor as permanent CEO. In 2024 May, Abrdn CEO Stephen Bird resigned after 4 years as CEO. In 2021, Abrdn had rebranded from Standard Life Aberdeen to Abrdn, and since 2022, Abrdn has closed more than 120 funds. In January 2024, Abrdn had announced to cut around 10% of employees to save $191 million. UK asset manager Abrdn currently have around $620 billion AUM. In October 2023, Abrdn announced to sell the European private equity business with £7.5 billion assets for £60 million, having recently sold United States private equity & venture capital business with £4 billion assets to Highvista Strategies. In May 2023, UK asset manager Abdrn appointed Co-CEO Investments René Buehlmann as the sole CEO Investments. In 2025 February, Abrdn is in talks to launch an asset management joint venture in China with Citic Bank wealth management unit (Citic Wealth), which is China 3rd largest wealth manager with $275 billion AUM (CNY 2 trillion AUM).
John McCareins, Chief Client Officer, Aberdeen Investments says: “Demand for cost effective equity solutions isn’t going away – but it will evolve. Investors in the UK and overseas are increasingly looking for strategies that can capture more of the market’s upside while maintaining the transparency and efficiency they value in passive investing. Having run these systematic strategies in the UK for over ten years, it is the right time to take this heritage to a global market. Enhanced Index is one of our areas of focus in 2026, reflecting both the scale of the opportunity, and the long-term confidence our clients have placed in this approach.”
Nick Millington, Head of Systematic Index Solutions – Enhanced Index, at Aberdeen Investments says: ”Our systematic, rules-based Enhanced Index investment process targets consistent outcomes by focussing on drivers of return, while managing unintended risk and bias. A key differentiator in our strategy is the dynamic management of macro and thematic risks, such as AI and oil price shocks. Our proprietary platform allows us to identify and mitigate unintended exposures to these risks. This provides us the opportunity to add incremental returns without large deviations from the benchmark. Our funds focus on an active return with low tracking error. Within those parameters, we target companies with strong Value, Quality, and Momentum characteristics. That is, well-run companies that are not overpriced, and are supported by the market with a rising share price. Each style – enhanced index, passive, and active – has its place depending on investor needs. Sometimes all three are included in a portfolio. Enhanced index allows investors to blend active and passive in one allocation.”
Aberdeen Investments – Aberdeen Investments is a specialist asset manager that focuses on areas where we have both strength and scale across public and private markets, including credit, specialist equities and real assets. Our teams collaborate across regions, asset classes and specialisms, connecting diverse perspectives and working with clients to identify investment opportunities that suit their needs. As at 31 December 2025, Aberdeen Investments managed c.£390.4bn on behalf of clients, including insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, independent wealth managers, pension funds, platforms, banks and family offices.
UK $692 Billion Investment Manager Aberdeen & Europe Private Markets Infrastructure Provider Titanbay Form Partnership to Allow UK Distributors & Wealth Managers Access to Private Markets Full Investment Life Cycle (Fund Structuring, Onboarding Clients, Capital Flows & Reporting), Aberdeen Lists 2 Global Multi-Asset Private Market Funds (Including Aberdeen Global Private Markets Fund) on Titanbay Platform Available to Wealth Managers
2nd September – UK investment manager Aberdeen ($692 billion AUM) & Europe private markets infrastructure provider Titanbay have formed a partnership to allow UK distributors & wealth managers access to private markets full investment life cycle (Fund structuring, onboarding clients, capital flows & reporting), and with Aberdeen listing 2 global multi-asset private market funds (including Aberdeen Global Private Markets Fund) on Titanbay platform available to wealth managers. Announcement (1/9/25): “Aberdeen today announced a strategic partnership with Titanbay, a European private markets infrastructure provider, to help UK distributors and wealth managers surmount operational and technological complexities which arise when accessing private markets. Wealth managers will be able to scale at pace across the full investment lifecycle, from fund structuring to onboarding clients to capital flows and reporting. The partnership solves operational delays and lost investment opportunities caused by legacy systems and traditional trading platforms. This agreement underscores Aberdeen’s commitment to pursue scale, new products and growth in new channels in private markets. Aberdeen’s Global Private Markets Fund (GPMF) is one of two global multi-asset private market funds available to wealth managers through Titanbay. The Titanbay platform streamlines the onboarding and reporting processes and allows real-time visibility of fund pipelines. It also manages manual subscriptions, ‘Know Your Customer’ processes and redemption windows. Titanbay’s fund-agnostic approach, supporting both closed end and evergreen structures, complements Aberdeen’s platform-agnostic model.” In 2025 June, UK asset manager Aberdeen appointed 17-year veteran & Deputy Head of Equities Asia Pruksa Iamthongthong as Head of Equities Asia, succeeding Flavia Cheong who is retiring (2025 December) after 28 years with Aberdeen (Joined in 1997). Pruksa Iamthongthong joined Aberdeen in 2007. In 2025 March, Aberdeen hired JP Morgan Asset Management 11-year veteran & Portfolio Manager Issac Thong as Senior Investment Director for APAC Equities team succeeding Yoojeong Oh who is departing. Issac Thong was Portfolio Manager of JP Morgan Emerging Markets Income Fund, Total Emerging Markets Income (Balanced) Fund, Thailand Fund & Vietnam Opportunities Fund. Earlier in 2025 March, Abrdn renamed to Aberdeen after name change in 2021 from Aberdeen Standard Life to Abrdn, created by branding agency Wolff Olins to be part of a modern, agile & digitally-enabled brand. The name change to Abrdn with no vowels was controversial due to difficulty in pronouncing, writing, typing & recognising the word. Abrdn (Aberdeen Standard Life) was founded in 2017 with the merger of Standard Life & Aberdeen Asset Management (Founded in 1983). Abrdn is listed on London Stock Exchange with market value at $3.5 billion, and share price +27.1% YTD, +17.1% in last 1 year & -32% in last 5 years. In 2024 December, Abrdn with $3.1 billion market value is the most shorted UK stock, with share price -21% YTD, -14% in last 12 months & -54% in last 5 years. In 2024 September, Abrdn appointed interim CEO Jason Windsor as permanent CEO. In 2024 May, Abrdn CEO Stephen Bird resigned after 4 years as CEO. In 2021, Abrdn had rebranded from Standard Life Aberdeen to Abrdn, and since 2022, Abrdn has closed more than 120 funds. In January 2024, Abrdn had announced to cut around 10% of employees to save $191 million. UK asset manager Abrdn currently have around $620 billion AUM. In October 2023, Abrdn announced to sell the European private equity business with £7.5 billion assets for £60 million, having recently sold United States private equity & venture capital business with £4 billion assets to Highvista Strategies. In May 2023, UK asset manager Abdrn appointed Co-CEO Investments René Buehlmann as the sole CEO Investments. In 2025 February, Abrdn is in talks to launch an asset management joint venture in China with Citic Bank wealth management unit (Citic Wealth), which is China 3rd largest wealth manager with $275 billion AUM (CNY 2 trillion AUM).
Xavier Meyer, CEO of Aberdeen Investments: “The attractiveness of private markets as a hedge against inflation and market volatility is a key theme against a volatile geopolitical backdrop. Yet every private market sub-segment has its own dynamics, which is why diversified strategies such as our Global Private Markets Fund are so relevant, with the added benefit of quarterly redemptions … … As interest in our Global Private Markets Fund grows, addressing operational constraints has become increasingly important. Titanbay’s infrastructure and proactive approach to resolving these challenges will significantly enhance distributors’ ability to effectively serve their clients.”
James Singleton, Head of UK Sales, Titanbay: “UK distributors are beginning to hit significant operational roadblocks just as investor interest in evergreen funds takes off. This partnership with Aberdeen positions us ahead of these challenges, enabling distributors to scale efficiently and provide clients with timely investment solutions.”
Aberdeen is a global investment company that helps clients and customers plan, save, and invest for the future. Our purpose is to enable our clients to be better investors. Aberdeen manages and administers £517.6bn worth of assets for clients (as at 30 June 2025). Our strategy is to deliver client-led growth. We are structured around three businesses – Investments, Adviser and ii – focused on the changing needs of our clients. The capabilities in our Investments business are built on the strength of our insight – generated from wide-ranging research, worldwide investment expertise and local market knowledge. Our teams collaborate across regions, asset classes and specialisms, connecting diverse perspectives and working with clients to identify investment opportunities that suit their needs. As at 30 June 2025, our Investments business manages £367.9bn on behalf of clients – including insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, independent wealth managers, pension funds, platforms, banks and family offices.
Titanbay – Titanbay is Europe’s leading private markets infrastructure provider, making private markets as accessible and seamless as public markets. We connect fund managers and distributors through a fully integrated platform that delivers the technology, operations, and regulatory framework needed to offer and manage private market funds with confidence. Our infrastructure supports the full investment lifecycle – from fund structuring and onboarding to capital flows and reporting – while embedding compliance and integrating with key third parties. Whether you’re raising capital, distributing funds, or scaling private markets access, Titanbay acts as your operational backbone; removing friction, streamlining complexity, and enabling you to focus on what matters most: your clients and your growth.
UK $673 Billion Asset Manager Aberdeen Appoints 17-Year Veteran & Deputy Head of Equities Asia Pruksa Iamthongthong as Head of Equities Asia Succeeding Flavia Cheong Who is Retiring (2025 December) after 28 Years with Aberdeen (Joined in 1997), Pruksa Iamthongthong Joined Aberdeen in 2007
1st June – UK asset manager Aberdeen ($673 billion AUM) has appointed 17-year veteran & Deputy Head of Equities Asia Pruksa Iamthongthong as Head of Equities Asia, succeeding Flavia Cheong who is retiring (2025 December) after 28 years with Aberdeen (Joined in 1997). Pruksa Iamthongthong joined Aberdeen in 2007. In 2025 March, UK asset manager Aberdeen hired JP Morgan Asset Management 11-year veteran & Portfolio Manager Issac Thong as Senior Investment Director for APAC Equities team succeeding Yoojeong Oh who is departing. Issac Thong was Portfolio Manager of JP Morgan Emerging Markets Income Fund, Total Emerging Markets Income (Balanced) Fund, Thailand Fund & Vietnam Opportunities Fund. Earlier in 2025 March, Abrdn renamed to Aberdeen after name change in 2021 from Aberdeen Standard Life to Abrdn, created by branding agency Wolff Olins to be part of a modern, agile & digitally-enabled brand. The name change to Abrdn with no vowels was controversial due to difficulty in pronouncing, writing, typing & recognising the word. Abrdn (Aberdeen Standard Life) was founded in 2017 with the merger of Standard Life & Aberdeen Asset Management (Founded in 1983). Abrdn is listed on London Stock Exchange with market value at $3.5 billion, and share price +27.1% YTD, +17.1% in last 1 year & -32% in last 5 years. In 2024 December, Abrdn with $3.1 billion market value is the most shorted UK stock, with share price -21% YTD, -14% in last 12 months & -54% in last 5 years. In 2024 September, Abrdn appointed interim CEO Jason Windsor as permanent CEO. In 2024 May, Abrdn CEO Stephen Bird resigned after 4 years as CEO. In 2021, Abrdn had rebranded from Standard Life Aberdeen to Abrdn, and since 2022, Abrdn has closed more than 120 funds. In January 2024, Abrdn had announced to cut around 10% of employees to save $191 million. UK asset manager Abrdn currently have around $620 billion AUM. In October 2023, Abrdn announced to sell the European private equity business with £7.5 billion assets for £60 million, having recently sold United States private equity & venture capital business with £4 billion assets to Highvista Strategies. In May 2023, UK asset manager Abdrn appointed Co-CEO Investments René Buehlmann as the sole CEO Investments. In 2025 February, Abrdn is in talks to launch an asset management joint venture in China with Citic Bank wealth management unit (Citic Wealth), which is China 3rd largest wealth manager with $275 billion AUM (CNY 2 trillion AUM).
UK $639 Billion Asset Manager Aberdeen Hires JP Morgan Asset Management 11-Year Veteran & Portfolio Manager Issac Thong as Senior Investment Director for APAC Equities Team Succeeding Yoojeong Oh, Issac Thong was Portfolio Manager of JP Morgan Emerging Markets Income Fund, Total Emerging Markets Income (Balanced) Fund, Thailand Fund & Vietnam Opportunities Fund
14th March 2025 – UK asset manager Aberdeen ($639 billion AUM) has hired JP Morgan Asset Management 11-year veteran & Portfolio Manager Issac Thong as Senior Investment Director for APAC Equities team succeeding Yoojeong Oh who is departing. Issac Thong was Portfolio Manager of JP Morgan Emerging Markets Income Fund, Total Emerging Markets Income (Balanced) Fund, Thailand Fund & Vietnam Opportunities Fund. Earlier in 2025 March, Abrdn renamed to Aberdeen after name change in 2021 from Aberdeen Standard Life to Abrdn, created by branding agency Wolff Olins to be part of a modern, agile & digitally-enabled brand. The name change to Abrdn with no vowels was controversial due to difficulty in pronouncing, writing, typing & recognising the word. Abrdn (Aberdeen Standard Life) was founded in 2017 with the merger of Standard Life & Aberdeen Asset Management (Founded in 1983). Abrdn is listed on London Stock Exchange with market value at $3.5 billion, and share price +27.1% YTD, +17.1% in last 1 year & -32% in last 5 years. In 2024 December, Abrdn with $3.1 billion market value is the most shorted UK stock, with share price -21% YTD, -14% in last 12 months & -54% in last 5 years. In 2024 September, Abrdn appointed interim CEO Jason Windsor as permanent CEO. In 2024 May, Abrdn CEO Stephen Bird resigned after 4 years as CEO. In 2021, Abrdn had rebranded from Standard Life Aberdeen to Abrdn, and since 2022, Abrdn has closed more than 120 funds. In January 2024, Abrdn had announced to cut around 10% of employees to save $191 million. UK asset manager Abrdn currently have around $620 billion AUM. In October 2023, Abrdn announced to sell the European private equity business with £7.5 billion assets for £60 million, having recently sold United States private equity & venture capital business with £4 billion assets to Highvista Strategies. In May 2023, UK asset manager Abdrn appointed Co-CEO Investments René Buehlmann as the sole CEO Investments. In 2025 February, Abrdn is in talks to launch an asset management joint venture in China with Citic Bank wealth management unit (Citic Wealth), which is China 3rd largest wealth manager with $275 billion AUM (CNY 2 trillion AUM).
UK $639 Billion Asset Manager Abrdn Renames to Aberdeen after Name Change in 2021 from Aberdeen Standard Life to Abrdn Created by Branding Agency Wolff Olins to be Part of a Modern, Agile & Digitally-Enabled Brand, Founded in 2017 with Merger of Standard Life & Aberdeen Asset Management (Founded 1983), Abrdn Listed on London Stock Exchange with Market Value at $3.5 Billion, Share Price +27.1% YTD, +17.1% in Last 1 Year & -32% in Last 5 Years
4th March 2025 – UK asset manager Abrdn ($639 billion) has renamed to Aberdeen after name change in 2021 from Aberdeen Standard Life to Abrdn, created by branding agency Wolff Olins to be part of a modern, agile & digitally-enabled brand. The name change to Abrdn with no vowels was controversial due to difficulty in pronouncing, writing, typing & recognising the word. Abrdn (Aberdeen Standard Life) was founded in 2017 with the merger of Standard Life & Aberdeen Asset Management (Founded in 1983). Abrdn is listed on London Stock Exchange with market value at $3.5 billion, and share price +27.1% YTD, +17.1% in last 1 year & -32% in last 5 years. In 2024 December, Abrdn with $3.1 billion market value is the most shorted UK stock, with share price -21% YTD, -14% in last 12 months & -54% in last 5 years. In 2024 September, Abrdn appointed interim CEO Jason Windsor as permanent CEO. In 2024 May, Abrdn CEO Stephen Bird resigned after 4 years as CEO. In 2021, Abrdn had rebranded from Standard Life Aberdeen to Abrdn, and since 2022, Abrdn has closed more than 120 funds. In January 2024, Abrdn had announced to cut around 10% of employees to save $191 million. UK asset manager Abrdn currently have around $620 billion AUM. In October 2023, Abrdn announced to sell the European private equity business with £7.5 billion assets for £60 million, having recently sold United States private equity & venture capital business with £4 billion assets to Highvista Strategies. In May 2023, UK asset manager Abdrn appointed Co-CEO Investments René Buehlmann as the sole CEO Investments. In 2025 February, Abrdn is in talks to launch an asset management joint venture in China with Citic Bank wealth management unit (Citic Wealth), which is China 3rd largest wealth manager with $275 billion AUM (CNY 2 trillion AUM).
UK $639 Billion Asset Manager Abrdn in Talks to Launch Asset Management Joint Venture in China with Citic Bank Wealth Management Unit (Citic Wealth) Which is China 3rd Largest Wealth Manager with $275 Billion AUM
23rd February 2025 – UK asset manager Abrdn ($639 billion AUM) is in talks to launch an asset management joint venture in China with Citic Bank wealth management unit (Citic Wealth), which is China 3rd largest wealth manager with $275 billion AUM (CNY 2 trillion AUM). In 2024 September, Abrdn appointed interim CEO Jason Windsor as permanent CEO. In 2024 May, UK asset manager Abrdn with $620 billion AUM CEO Stephen Bird resigned after 4 years as CEO, with CFO Jason Windsor appointed as interim CEO. In 2021, Abrdn had rebranded from Standard Life Aberdeen to Abrdn, and since 2022, Abrdn has closed more than 120 funds. In 2024 May, Abrdn and wealth platform FNZ have formed a strategic partnership to launch a new digital wealth platform for Asia starting with the Singapore market. The new digital wealth platform will help financial advisors execute investment advice more efficiently & at a lower cost including managing discretionary portfolio & self-directed solutions. The new platform will support independent financial advisory firms, insurance companies, banks, virtual banks, family offices. In January 2024, Abrdn had announced to cut around 10% of employees to save $191 million. In October 2023, Abrdn announced to sell the European private equity business with £7.5 billion assets for £60 million, having recently sold United States private equity & venture capital business with £4 billion assets to Highvista Strategies. In May 2023, UK asset manager Abdrn appointed Co-CEO Investments René Buehlmann as the sole CEO Investments.
UK $620 Billion Asset Manager Abrdn Appoints Interim CEO Jason Windsor as Permanent CEO, CEO Stephen Bird Resigned in 2024 May after 4 Years, Abrdn Rebranded from Standard Life Aberdeen to Abrdn in 2021, Abrdn Closed More than 120 Funds Since 2022, Stephen Bird 12-Month Notice Period & Will be on Garden Leave from 2024 July, Abrdn Market Value at $3.5 Billion with Share Price at -15% YTD, -6% in Last 12 Months & -46% in Last 5 Years
11th September 2024 – UK asset manager Abrdn with $620 billion AUM has appointed interim CEO Jason Windsor as permanent CEO. In 2024 May, UK asset manager Abrdn with $620 billion AUM CEO Stephen Bird resigned after 4 years as CEO, with CFO Jason Windsor appointed as interim CEO. In 2021, Abrdn had rebranded from Standard Life Aberdeen to Abrdn, and since 2022, Abrdn has closed more than 120 funds. Jason Windsor – Jason Windsor, who joined abrdn as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in October 2023, has recently been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). With over twenty-five years of experience in the financial services industry, Jason has held senior finance roles in investments, insurance, and banking. His track record includes strong leadership in finance, asset management, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic planning. His most recent role prior to joining abrdn was as Chief Financial Officer of Persimmon plc. Prior to this, Jason was Group Chief Financial Officer of Aviva PLC between 2019 and 2022. He had previously been Chief Financial Officer of Aviva’s UK General Insurance and UK Life businesses, Chief Capital & Investments Officer and a Director on the Board of Aviva Investors. Before joining Aviva in 2010, Jason spent 15 years at Morgan Stanley in London and Singapore, latterly as a Managing Director within its Investment Banking Division, where he advised UK and international banks, insurers and asset managers on M&A, capital raising and strategy. Jason is a governor of Felsted School in Essex. He holds a BA (Hons) from the University of Oxford, with a Part II thesis in Atmospheric chemistry. In January 2024, Abrdn had announced to cut around 10% of employees to save $191 million. Stephen Bird has a 12-month notice period, and will be on garden leave from 2024 July. Abrdn current market value is at $3.5 billion, with share price at -15% YTD, -6% in last 12 months & -46% in last 5 years.
Jason Windsor – Jason Windsor, who joined abrdn as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in October 2023, has recently been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). With over twenty-five years of experience in the financial services industry, Jason has held senior finance roles in investments, insurance, and banking. His track record includes strong leadership in finance, asset management, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic planning. His most recent role prior to joining abrdn was as Chief Financial Officer of Persimmon plc. Prior to this, Jason was Group Chief Financial Officer of Aviva PLC between 2019 and 2022. He had previously been Chief Financial Officer of Aviva’s UK General Insurance and UK Life businesses, Chief Capital & Investments Officer and a Director on the Board of Aviva Investors. Before joining Aviva in 2010, Jason spent 15 years at Morgan Stanley in London and Singapore, latterly as a Managing Director within its Investment Banking Division, where he advised UK and international banks, insurers and asset managers on M&A, capital raising and strategy. Jason is a governor of Felsted School in Essex. He holds a BA (Hons) from the University of Oxford, with a Part II thesis in Atmospheric chemistry.
$620 Billion UK Asset Manager Abrdn CEO Stephen Bird Resigns after 4 Years, CFO Jason Windsor Appointed as Interim CEO, Rebranded from Standard Life Aberdeen to Abrdn in 2021, Abrdn Closed More than 120 Funds Since 2022, Stephen Bird 12-Month Notice Period & Will be on Garden Leave from 2024 July, Abrdn Market Value at $3.6 Billion with Share Price at -11% YTD, -24% in Last 12 Months & -41% in Last 5 Years
29th May 2024 – UK asset manager Abrdn with $620 billion AUM (£495 billion, Assets under Management) CEO Stephen Bird has resigned after 4 years as CEO, with CFO Jason Windsor appointed as interim CEO. In 2021, Abrdn had rebranded from Standard Life Aberdeen to Abrdn, and since 2022, Abrdn has closed more than 120 funds. In January 2024, Abrdn had announced to cut around 10% of employees to save $191 million. Stephen Bird has a 12-month notice period, and will be on garden leave from 2024 July. Abrdn current market value is at $3.6 billion, with share price at -11% YTD, -24% in last 12 months & -41% in last 5 years.
$620 Billion UK Asset Manager Abrdn Closed More than 120 Funds Since 2022, Cut 10% of Global Workforce to Save $191 Million
11th April 2024 – UK asset manager Abrdn with $620 billion AUM (£495 billion, Assets under Management) has closed more than 120 funds since 2022. In January 2024, Abrdn had announced to cut around 10% of employees to save $191 million. In October 2023, Abrdn announced to sell the European private equity business with £7.5 billion assets for £60 million, having recently sold United States private equity & venture capital business with £4 billion assets to Highvista Strategies. Stephen Bird, abrdn’s CEO:” The sale of our European private equity business to Patria Investments closely follows the completion of the sale of our US private equity division to HighVista Strategies. This latest transaction underscores our commitment to reshaping our investments business, aligning with our earlier guidance. We are dedicated to simplifying our operations and focusing on areas where we anticipate robust growth in the future.” In May 2023, UK asset manager Abdrn appointed Co-CEO Investments René Buehlmann as the sole CEO Investments.
$620 Billion UK Asset Manager Abrdn Cut 10% of Global Workforce to Save $191 Million
24th January 2024 – UK asset manager Abrdn with $479 billion AUM (GBP 377 billion, Assets under Management) has announced to cut around 10% employees representing around 10% of global workforce to save $191 million. In October 2023, Abrdn announced to sell the European private equity business with £7.5 billion assets for £60 million, having recently sold United States private equity & venture capital business with £4 billion assets to Highvista Strategies. Stephen Bird, abrdn’s CEO:” The sale of our European private equity business to Patria Investments closely follows the completion of the sale of our US private equity division to HighVista Strategies. This latest transaction underscores our commitment to reshaping our investments business, aligning with our earlier guidance. We are dedicated to simplifying our operations and focusing on areas where we anticipate robust growth in the future.” In May 2023, UK asset manager Abdrn with $630 billion (£500 billion) AUM (Assets under Management) appointed Co-CEO Investments René Buehlmann as the sole CEO Investments. More info below:
$495 Billion UK Asset Manager Abrdn to Sell European Private Equity Business with £7.5 Billion Assets for £60 Million, Recently Sold United States Private Equity & Venture Capital Business with £4 Billion Assets to HighVista Strategies
21st October 2023 – UK asset manager Abrdn with $495 billion AUM has announced to sell the European private equity business with £7.5 billion assets for £60 million, having recently sold United States private equity & venture capital business with £4 billion assets to Highvista Strategies. Stephen Bird, abrdn’s CEO:” The sale of our European private equity business to Patria Investments closely follows the completion of the sale of our US private equity division to HighVista Strategies. This latest transaction underscores our commitment to reshaping our investments business, aligning with our earlier guidance. We are dedicated to simplifying our operations and focusing on areas where we anticipate robust growth in the future.” In May 2023, UK asset manager Abdrn with $630 billion (£500 billion) AUM (Assets under Management) appointed Co-CEO Investments René Buehlmann as the sole CEO Investments. More info below:
$630 Billion UK Asset Manager Abdrn Appoints René Buehlmann as CEO Investments with Co-CEO Chris Demetriou Leaving Abdrn after 9 Years, René Buehlmann is 29 Years UBS Veteran Including as UBS Head of Asset Management APAC
11th May 2023 – UK asset manager Abdrn with $630 billion (£500 billion) AUM (Assets under Management) has appointed Co-CEO Investments René Buehlmann as the sole CEO Investments. Abdrn Co-CEO Investments Chris Demetriou who is Abdrn CEO Investments (UK, EMEA & Americas), will be leaving Abdrn after 9 years (2014). René Buehlmann had joined Abdrn in 2021 from UBS, spending 29 years at UBS holding several senior leadership roles including UBS Head of Asset Management APAC, Global Head of Investment Funds, Head of Investment Products & Services Hong Kong, Head of Lending Products Americas.
Abdrn CEO Investments, René Buehlmann
René leads our business across Asia Pacific and joined in March 2021. He has deep experience of leadership roles in global financial markets, including in corporate banking, wealth and asset management.
Before his appointment, René spent 29 years at UBS. Between 2014 and 2019 he was Head of Asset Management Asia Pacific and part of the regional UBS Group Executive Committee. He was responsible for managing and developing the business across segments and distribution channels, as well as ensuring engagement with clients, regulators, industry bodies and key stakeholders. In addition he was managing and developing the global Wholesale business strategy.
He moved to Asia in 2005 to support UBS Wealth Management’s expansion in the region, heading a number of leadership roles – including Global Head of Investment Funds and Head of Investment Products & Services Hong Kong. In addition to his experience in Asia, he also spent four years in New York as Head of Lending Products Americas before taking on the functional responsibility for UBS Wealth Management’s lending products across all of its global locations out of Zurich.
About abrdn
Abrdn is a global investment company that helps clients and customers plan, save and invest for the future. Our purpose is to enable our clients to be better investors. Abrdn manages and administers £500bn of assets for clients (as at 31 December 2022). Our strategy is to deliver client-led growth. We are structured around three businesses – Investments, Adviser and Personal – focused on their changing needs. The capabilities in our Investments business are built on the strength of our insight – generated from wide-ranging research, worldwide investment expertise and local market knowledge. Our teams collaborate across regions, asset classes and specialisms, connecting diverse perspectives and working with clients to identify investment opportunities that suit their needs. As at 31 December 2022, our Investments business manages £376bn on behalf of clients – including insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, independent wealth managers, pension funds, platforms, banks and family offices.
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