abrdn confirms plans to merge or close 100 funds

‘Subscale, inefficient or not aligned’

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abrdn is merging or shuttering 100 funds in a move to save on costs, the Scottish investment house confirmed to Investment Week, as AUM at its asset management arm declined 17% in the first half of 2022.

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