The investing waters of emerging markets have become increasingly choppy, leaving questions as to how specialists like Aberdeen Asset Management will navigate the shoals, waves and ferocious headwinds. The Wall Street Journal recently quoted RBC analysts giving a vote of confidence in Aberdeen's piloting skills.

There have been a number of changes to the Aberdeen ship. Former Americas CEO Gary Marshall has been promoted and returned to the United Kingdom, replaced by David Steyn, a former AllianceBernstein COO. The firm had acquired Artio in February 2013, as well as Scottish Widows Investment Partners from Lloyds. The firm remains aggressively opportunistic with regards to acquisitions.

Aberdeen wears its emerging markets flag proudly. Marshall had articulated to MFWire Aberdeen's commitment to emerging markets, including global debt last year.

The WSJ quotes this declaration from the RBC analysts: “Today is not the time to abandon Aberdeen, as value, yield, buybacks and a transformational acquisition are either present or pending."

Let the headwinds blow. 

Edited by: Amy Xie


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