The deal, which will create a USD 800+ billion asset manager, is the latest move by the active management industry to combat a tide of investors shifting money to low-cost, passive funds.
Aberdeen continues US expansion with Arden buy
"Institutional investors are looking to hedge fund solutions to offer risk-return profiles not available via mainstream strategies and traditional asset classes," said Aberdeen's chief executive officer, Martin Gilbert.
Aberdeen deepens global alternatives presence with purchase of US-based boutique
Aberdeen CEO Martin Gilbert (photo) said the purchase "strengthens further our private-market capability by bringing additional Asian expertise and new US resources." The acquisition enhances its multi-manager coverage of hedge funds, property- and private-market allocations, infrastructure and pan-alternative products.
Aberdeen appoints Americas co-heads
With the Scottish Widows acquisition behind it, Aberdeen has restaffed the command structure for Latin America. Aberdeen alum Bev Hendry has returned to the company, and Andrew Smith has been promoted. Both will work from the Philadelphia offices of Aberdeen.