abrdn Fund Managers Limited

Reference number: 121803

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

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Also trades as 4 other names
  • Aberdeen
  • Aberdeen Investments
  • Aberdeen Investments Global
  • abrdn

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
00740118
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
7 November 1962 (63 years old)
Registered office
280 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 4AG, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Emily Jane Smart Director Apr 1975 10 Nov 2021
Adam George Shanks Director Apr 1984 24 Feb 2022
Philip Wagstaff Director Dec 1963 2 Sep 2024
Michael Roger Champion Director Apr 1967 2 Sep 2024
Donald Stuart Macmillan Director Nov 1976 12 May 2025
Emma Catherine Herd Director Nov 1978 15 Jul 2025
ABRDN CORPORATE SECRETARY LIMITED Corporate secretary Not published 1 Jun 2020

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money · Run or oversee funds FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.

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  • Managing an authorised AIF
  • Managing an unauthorised AIF
  • Managing a UK UCITS

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds 5 earlier registered names for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Aberdeen Fund Managers Limited
  • Aberdeen Prolific Unit Trust Managers Limited
  • Aberdeen Standard Fund Managers Limited
  • Aberdeen Unit Trust Managers Limited
  • Abtrust Unit Trust Managers Ltd

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 3 trading names. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

Show the retired names
  • aberdeen
  • aberdeen Investments
  • Aberdeen Standard Investments

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is abrdn Fund Managers Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, abrdn Fund Managers Limited (FRN 121803) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with abrdn Fund Managers?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about abrdn Fund Managers to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is abrdn Fund Managers a scam or clone?
abrdn Fund Managers is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is abrdn Fund Managers's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
abrdn Fund Managers's FRN is 121803. You can verify it on the FCA register.