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We are excited to share our new abrdn Investment Trusts brochure, where you can discover everything you need to know about the unique benefits of abrdn investment trusts and explore our full investment range. Capital at risk. Read the brochure here: https://ow.ly/WAEE50TNnBT #Investment #InvestmentTrusts

🚨 The number of listed smaller companies in the UK has fallen by a third over the past 20 years - while the number of larger listed companies has actually increased by a fifth. So why has talk about how to revitalise capital markets focused almost entirely on the larger end of things? It was great to be back at the London Stock Exchange today- this time launching a new report on the future of listed smaller companies in the UK. The report, written by New Financial LLP and co-sponsored by abrdn, paints an existential picture for UK listed smaller companies. Their gradual disappearance is hugely concerning given how much they contribute to the UK economy - generating growth and jobs across almost every corner of the country, with a much greater geographical spread than FTSE 100 companies. But this decline is not inevitable - there are things we could do. At abrdn, we are calling for various measures, including: ✂️ scrapping stamp duty on shares 💰 including listed smaller companies in the Government's focus for pensions investment 🔑 unlocking more money for the system generally by establishing a national culture of retail investment Thanks to the speakers for a great panel discussion - Abby Glennie James Ashton Chris Elms Marcus Stuttard and James Wood- and of course the wonderful William Wright for driving this important research. #investment #investing #finance #smallcaps #economy Sarah Moody Duncan Young Jemma Jackson

Join the ShareSoc Webinar with Murray International Trust (MYI) on 23rd Oct at 4pm, where Samantha Fitzpatrick, Co-Manager of MYI, will be presenting. #MYI abrdn Edison Group Register Here: https://bit.ly/3TthPsG

India: Past and Present Twenty years ago, abrdn Investment Director, Kristy Fong began her journey with India. She shares, “From the bustling Bandra Kurla complex to the dynamic entrepreneurial spirit, India continues to amaze. Digitalisation, tech, and AI are creating new opportunities in various sectors.” Investment Analyst Jeremiah Silva, CFA recently joined Kristy on his first trip to India, describing it as “eye-opening.” He notes, “The contrast between Delhi and Mumbai was striking. Digitalisation and smartphone use are rapidly growing post-Covid. Conversations with locals highlighted both economic disparities and resilience.” Capital at risk. Find out more: https://ow.ly/tJrU50TMBfh #AAS

October's Investment Trusts Dispatch newsletter has arrived with an array of essential content curated for you. We discuss the UK market's potential for growth, why Asia is an attractive income opportunity for investors, and whether the UK equities market is really bouncing back! Capital at risk. #InvestmentTrustDispatch

In case you missed it, tune into the replay of our October global equities event to hear Iain Pyle CFA, ACA, manager of Shires Income plc, discuss the outlook for domestic equities, in particular small and mid caps which he believes are offering increasing value. Watch the full session here: https://lnkd.in/dt_NYqFp Capital at risk. abrdn Investment Trusts

We are proud to announce that Rebecca Maclean, CFA, Co-Manager of Dunedin Income Growth Investment Trust PLC and Investment Director of Developed Markets Equities, has been nominated as a finalist in the 'Fund Manager of the year (large firms)' category at the Women in Investment Awards 2024. The awards celebrate the remarkable achievements of women in the investment industry and drive important conversations on diversity and inclusion within the sector. Many congratulations on the nomination Rebecca, and best of luck at the awards! Read more: https://ow.ly/fGsf50TKyQk #WIIA24

We’re now hearing from Faizan Baig, CFA of Henderson International Income Trust plc, Ian Lance of Temple Bar Investment Trust and Thomas Moore of abrdn Equity Income Trust PLC and finding out what their strategies are for maintaining and growing capital over time while protecting shareholders’ capital, moderated by Moira O'Neill. #aicshowcase #showcase #investmenttrusts #investmentcompanies #investing Janus Henderson Investors Janus Henderson Investment Trusts, UK Janus Henderson Group PLC Temple Bar Investment Trust Redwheel abrdn abrdn Investment Trusts Annabel Brodie-Smith Vanessa Booth Nick Britton, CFA, MCSI Nick Gardner Juliet Webber Richard Stone

Now we’re hearing from Ashoka India Equity’s Ayush Abhijeet, J.P. Morgan Indian’s Amit Mehta CFA, India Capital Growth Fund’s Gaurav Narain and abrdn Asia Focus plc’s Gabriel Sacks to find out how long India’s rapid economic expansion will continue and how investors can best capture the opportunities. #aicshowcase #showcase #investmenttrusts #investing #investmentcompanies White Oak UK White Oak Global Advisors Annabel Brodie-Smith Vanessa Booth Juliet Webber Nick Britton, CFA, MCSI Nick Gardner Richard Stone Ocean Dial Asset Management abrdn abrdn Investment Trusts

Connecting with investors and finding out what's on their minds is what makes this job so uplifting. Having these conversations is a great reminder that we are building portfolios in order to help people achieve specific objectives in their daily lives. One of the best conversations I had today at the The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) annual Showcase event was with a shareholder who owns abrdn Equity Income Trust PLC to help generate a high level of income for his elderly mother at a time of elevated cost of living. Listening to his real-life story first hand has further fuelled my determination to keep finding the cash flow kings that can deliver high yield, while also finding businesses with the attributes that can support growing income. It was a pleasure to take questions from the FT's Moira O'Neill, alongside Ian Lance and Faizan Baig, CFA. We agreed that there is political risk on both sides of the Atlantic in the coming weeks but, without doubt, this is creating opportunities for investors who are remaining alert. I made the point that UK small and mid caps appear loaded with valuation re-rating potential after years in the shadows. Annabel Brodie-Smith should feel enormously proud of the engagement with retail investors that she has created here. Christian Pittard, Ben Heatley, CFA, Louise Bouverat, Elise Percival, Gabriel Sacks and I were all thrilled to be there today, representing our wider abrdn Investment Trusts team, to witness the burgeoning interest in investment trusts from this important segment of the investment community. Let's keep the conversations going until the next time we get together! #equities #investments #uk