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Emerging markets and the SDGs: investing where it's needed most
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Emerging markets and the SDGs: investing where it's needed most

We look at some of the companies helping to solve some of the biggest challenges we face today

4 min read
Social equity and financial empowerment
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Social equity and financial empowerment

Inspiring financial inclusivity, diversity and resilience in future generations.

17 min listen
Why might an employer consider setting up a CDC pension scheme?
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Why might an employer consider setting up a CDC pension scheme?

Watch our video for more information.

2 min watch
Misperceptions may be masking a golden opportunity in China
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Misperceptions may be masking a golden opportunity in China

We explain why now offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity for investors to buy quality Chinese companies at bargain prices.

5 min read
Investment strategy considerations for CDC schemes
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Investment strategy considerations for CDC schemes

Why are they different for collective defined contribution schemes versus traditional DC schemes?

5 min read
Private markets: finding the optimal path for growth
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Private markets: finding the optimal path for growth

With 60/40 portfolios coming under pressure, is it time to consider an allocation to private markets?

3 min read
How could the Climate Transition Bond Fund benefit from climate themes playing out in the economy?
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How could the Climate Transition Bond Fund benefit from climate themes playing out in the economy?

Explore the climate themes playing out in the economy and how the broad opportunity set of the Climate Transition Bond Fund can benefit from them.

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Does CDC provide better outcomes for members than traditional DC?
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Does CDC provide better outcomes for members than traditional DC?

Read our analysis.

5 min read
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Global Economic Outlook: Rolling on or rolling over?
abrdn Research Institute
Global Economic Outlook: Rolling on or rolling over?

The US economy continues to be resilient. Europe is staring at recession. China faces headwinds, while other EMs diverge. Global economies present a mixed picture. Read on to find out more…

4 min read
How is AI going to change the economy?
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How is AI going to change the economy?

We analyse the potential impacts of artificial intelligence on economic growth and productivity, jobs and wages, sectors, government policy and regulation, and geopolitics.

1 min read
Peering through the fog in China
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Peering through the fog in China

A difficult adjustment in real estate is likely to remain a headwind to growth for the rest of this year and during 2024, although policy will ease further. We do not fully subscribe to the recent bout of China pessimism, which is now overblown.

1 min read
US forecast deep dive: Smooth descent to get bumpier
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US forecast deep dive: Smooth descent to get bumpier

Accelerating activity growth means a US recession is not imminent. But we still think a downturn is coming during our forecast horizon, even if recent activity and inflation dynamics make this an extremely close call.

1 min read
r* gazing: assessing the future path for global interest rates
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r* gazing: assessing the future path for global interest rates

Has there been a structural shift to higher policy rates and yields or will global interest rates head back to their pre-pandemic lows and resume their downward trend? Read our research.

4 min read
Macro Bytes: Is the Fed pulling off a soft landing?
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Macro Bytes: Is the Fed pulling off a soft landing?

Paul and Luke speak to James McCann, Deputy Chief Economist at abrdn, about the outlook for the US economy.

23 min listen
Macro Bytes: What did the Bank of England get wrong? - with Michael Saunders
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Macro Bytes: What did the Bank of England get wrong? - with Michael Saunders

Paul and Luke speak to Michael Saunders, former external member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee

28 min listen
Is global disinflation under threat from commodity shocks?
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Is global disinflation under threat from commodity shocks?

Global headline inflation pressures have eased as base effects dragged the contribution of food and fuel to inflation lower. However, a resurgence in energy prices and the increasing risk of El Niño weather patterns caution against thinking inflation risks have decidedly ebbed. While these trends are unlikely to derail the improvement in inflation, they could slow the pace of disinflation.

1 min read
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