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The challenge
The investment and governance landscape is more complex than ever for universities and colleges. Institutions face the challenge of protecting the real value of assets in an environment of lower yields and higher inflation. At the same time, there's a growing focus on creating positive and measurable environmental and social impact through investment, going beyond the traditional exclusion-based approach to responsible investing which is well established in the sector.
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Our value proposition
As an experienced partner for the education sector, we provide a full spectrum of capabilities – from end-to-end discretionary investment management to a broad array of individual funds. In doing so, we help institutions to meet their specific investment objectives, including long-term growth, income generation, liquidity management, and social or environmental impact alongside financial returns.
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Proven focus on sustainability
We believe it's possible for institutions to meet their sustainability objectives in investment without sacrificing a diversified and attractive opportunity set. Through active engagement and stewardship we have built a strong track record of delivering more sustainable outcomes across asset classes in both public and private markets.
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Liquidity
Through our suite of liquidity products, we help a range of educational institutions meet their cash flow requirements with a primary focus on capital preservation.
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Discretionary investment management
Our discretionary investment management service is supported by an established, well-resourced and experienced team of endowment and charity specialists.
Additional Capabilities
Funds in focus
For investors looking to directly access pooled and segregated investment funds, we offer a broad array of strategies across the key asset classes with a strong focus on sustainable outcomes.
Aberdeen Standard Liquidity Fund (Lux) - Sterling Fund
More infoAberdeen Standard SICAV I - Asian Sustainable Development Equity Fund
More infoAberdeen Standard SICAV I - Climate Transition Bond Fund
More infoAberdeen Standard SICAV I - Global Climate and Environment Equity Fund
More infoabrdn SICAV II - Responsible Global Asset Strategies Fund
More infoabrdn Multi-Asset Climate Solutions Fund
More infoabrdn UK Ethical Equity Fund
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For all our clients, including universities and colleges, we aim to provide a clear, transparent and industry-leading approach to sustainability in the investment process.
Read our sustainable investing story
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Embed ESG factors
As active investors we aim to integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations into every stage of research, investment rating and selection, and portfolio construction.
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Focus on client outcomes
We make it clear to our clients how we use our focus on sustainability to manage risk, optimise opportunity and act in their long-term interests.
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Leverage our influence
We work closely with governments, regulators and industry bodies across the world to advance policy, including those relating to social and environmental standards.
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Be active stewards
We actively engage with companies and assets in which we invest to get better insight and encourage action that we believe will create long-term value, including in relation to ESG practice. We also vote at AGMs to drive change.
Governance and active ownership
Together… we raise standards and transparency, building enduring trust.
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