Aberdeen Investments, operating as a subsidiary of Aberdeen Group plc, offers asset management services to institutions and private investors. Aberdeen Investments manages equities, fixed income, real assets, and hedge fund strategies through segregated and pooled products. Services are tailored to client needs, with investments made according to agreed-upon guidelines. Aberdeen Investments may enter into side letter agreements with certain investors, granting them fee waivers or other favorable terms.
Aberdeen Investments' advisory fees are negotiable and vary based on the services provided, investment mandate, and account size. Fees can be fixed, fixed plus performance-based, or performance-based only. Fees are typically paid monthly or quarterly, either in arrears or in advance, based on account balances. Some clients may negotiate for 'most favored nation' clauses, potentially leading to more favorable terms. The specific fee arrangements are outlined in the investment management agreement.