Description
Please register your details to join us at the Aberdeen Standard Asia Focus PLC online shareholder presentation. This online event will take the form of a short introduction from the Chairman, followed by a more detailed presentation from the Managers, Hugh Young, Gabriel Sacks and Flavia Cheong. There will also be an opportunity to ask the Board questions on the Annual Report.
The annual report for the year ended 31 July 2021 together with a Circular to Shareholders will shortly be available to download in the ‘key literature’ section on www.asia-focus.co.uk. Should you have any questions relating to this report, please raise them when registering and the Board and/or Manager will endeavour to answer them at the meeting or shortly thereafter. You will also have the opportunity to raise questions on the day.
If you would prefer to submit your questions via email, or if you have any queries regarding this event, please email asia-focus@abrdn.com.
Speakers
- Nigel Cayzer - Chairman and Independent Non-Executive Director
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Chairman of Oryx International Growth Fund Limited and a director of a number of other companies.
- Hugh Young - Chairman, abrdn Asia Pacific Region
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BA in Politics from Exeter University. Started investment career in 1980. In charge of abrdn Asia’s Far East funds since 1985.
- Gabriel Sacks - Investment Director, abrdn
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Chartered Financial Analyst, MA in Land Economy from Cambridge University. Joined abrdn in2008 as part of the London-based Global Emerging Markets Equities team and transferred toEquities Asia in 2018.
- Flavia Cheong - Head of Equities - Asia Pacific, Asian equities, abrdn
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Masters in Economics from University of Auckland. Previously with Investment Company of thePeople’s Republic of China and Development Bank of Singapore. Started investment career in1987. Joined abrdn Asia in August 1996.
- William Hemmings - Head of Closed End Funds, abrdn
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William is responsible for all aspects of abrdn’s UK closed end funds. William joined abrdn in 1991from Stronghold Asset Managers Limited. He has fulfilled a number of roles at abrdn, including management of open ended and segregated funds, however, throughout his time at abrdn he has worked closely on closed end funds, and has been involved in all aspects of their management and support. He previously worked at Royal Trust Asset Management.
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