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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 | Hong Kong
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 $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 “
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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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