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New trainees join the UK abrdn Traineeship Programme 🌟 Our 12-month UK Traineeship Programme offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop your skills, and explore the dynamic world of asset management. The UK programme offers: - Real responsibilities: Immerse yourself in a team, taking on meaningful tasks and projects. - Industry insight: Discover the diverse career paths within asset management, including Finance, Operations, and Risk & Compliance. - Supportive environment: Benefit from a line manager, a buddy, and a mentor to guide you. - Tailored development: Engage in a structured training programme designed to enhance your skills and knowledge. - Professional qualification: Receive support to gain a recognised qualification. Learn more about the programme here: 🔗https://ow.ly/Uq2z50TVqaJ #Traineeship #CareerDevelopment #AssetManagement #ProfessionalGrowth

Economic outlook on the rise 📈 abrdn’s latest Savings Ladder Index research shows the economic outlook among UK adults has seen a boost, rising by 6 points to 52/100. This wave of optimism is reflected in several key areas: - Personal financial confidence: Up from 32% to 38% - Interest rate optimism: Confidence in rates coming down increased from 21% to 28% - Stock market performance: Optimism up from 16% to 22% - Overall economic outlook: Improved from 16% to 19% However, an intergenerational divide is emerging. Young adults (18-34) are leading the charge with a double-digit increase in confidence, while those aged 55+ have seen little change, and in some cases, a decline. As we approach the Autumn Budget, abrdn is urging the Government to avoid policies that could dampen this growing interest in saving and investing. Read more: 🔗https://ow.ly/qBvO50TTnHj #Economy #Investing #Savings #AutumnBudget

📢 Reminder: 5 Days left to sign up for the abrdn Charitable Foundation Innovation Fund. The Innovation Fund aims at supporting ground-breaking projects that drive positive social and environmental impact. If you’re interested and want to learn more about the process, get answers to our most frequently asked questions, and fill out the application form, follow the link below. 🔗https://ow.ly/HKPH50TSgEJ

More insights from abrdn's experts this week: 📣Is the Fed's September jumbo rate cut good news for portfolios? 📣China's stock boost: "Too early to expect companies to form a positive view" 📣Explaining the importance of UK smaller companies and challenges they face 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: 🗣️Following September's interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve, Jason Day, Investment Manager, asks the question: Is the Fed's jumbo rate cut good news for portfolios? in The Financial Times Adviser . https://ow.ly/EW2i50TT8AP 🗣️In Forbes this week, Douglas Flint, Chairman, talks about the vital role smaller companies play in the economy in a piece looking at a new report from think tank New Financial LLP, part sponsored by abrdn. https://ow.ly/RCCh50TT8Pm 🗣️Young people’s confidence in investing increasing significantly as older generation remains sceptical. City AM report on abrdn's latest Savings Ladder Index research, with comment from Sarah Moody, Chief Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Officer. https://ow.ly/2w5b50TTgos 🗣️ Jamie Mills O'Brien, CFA, Investment Director, discusses AI and tech in Citywire as they question whether a rotation of market leadership is underway. https://ow.ly/MEJm50TT9HW 🗣️Abby Glennie, Noel Butwell, Alastair Black, and Sarah Moody all add their take in IFA Magazine, discussing the upcoming UK budget. https://ow.ly/GpBj50TTa8B 🗣️"It would be too early to expect companies to form a positive view or outlook now." Horng Yao Nicholas Yeo, Head of China Equities, comments on China’s historic stock jump in The Edge Singapore. https://ow.ly/FHcI50TTalP You can also read more from abrdn on our news and insights hub: 🗞️📲 https://ow.ly/ScV650TT8AN #Investmentinsights #Markettrends #Financialnews

Understanding Money Market Funds The latest in our decoded series looks at Money Market Funds. These funds are tools sometimes considered for effective cash management. They invest the highest credit quality issuers and instruments. Key Points: Liquidity: Provides daily access to funds. Diversification: Invests in a variety of instruments. Security: High credit quality and regulatory compliance. Capital at Risk. Dig further into the detail of how these funds operate here: 🔗https://ow.ly/i2Pz50TSkkl #CashManagement #MoneyMarketFunds #Finance #InvestmentEducation

The Institutional Signal newsletter is here with an array of essential investor insights for October. What can investors expect in the UK budget? Which big themes are reshaping global infrastructure requirements? Could sovereign debt be the missing piece of the puzzle for sustainable investors? Should DB schemes revisit their hedging strategies if they’re heading for buyout? And can DC default pensions invest in private markets? We address all these questions and more in this month’s #abrdnInstitutionalSignal. Click through to our newsletter now, where you’ll also find the latest abrdn Investments house view on key asset classes. Professional investors only. Capital at risk.

abrdn CEO, Jason Windsor, comments on today's Q3 2024 trading update. You can find more information, here: https://ow.ly/2o3E50TSes5

Listen on demand as we discuss the key #BuyoutReadyInvesting considerations for DB schemes. UK professional investors only. Capital at risk. https://ow.ly/aQXj50TMseS

There are many dividend payers to choose from, but which ones potentially provide a long-term answer? We share our views. Capital at Risk #Income Read here: https://ow.ly/yWZe50TPwCy

US markets surged to new highs as the blue-chip index hit its 46th consecutive high this year, boasting gains of approximately 23% in dollar terms and 20% in sterling terms. Leading the charge, US banking giants reported impressive upward revisions to Earnings Per Share, signalling robust health in the overall economy. Senior Investment Manager Jason Day reviews a busy week and looks ahead to the release of UK government spending and borrowing figures next week. https://ow.ly/WNhq50TOtCP #MarketRoundUp #MarketUpdate # #Economy #FinanceNews Capital at risk.