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ABERDEEN were used for a sizeable investment by my company. The mo ey was for business continuity purposes. The investment portal was challenging at times but the investment performed okay. The serv... See more
abrdn Self Investor Platform. I originally started investing in funds when the platform was AXA but now its abrdn who 'run' the self investor platform. Its closed to new users now (thank God!) and the... See more
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Reluctant to give 1 star so they get a nostalgic 2* rating. Timescales with dealing with the most basic of requests is very disappointing. Transfer of servicing sent in end of August, only partially... See more
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- Financial Consultant
- Financial Planner
- Fund Management Company
- Investment Service
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At abrdn, our purpose is to enable our clients to be better investors. Our business is structured around three vectors – Investments, Adviser and Personal – focused on the changing needs of our clients: - Across markets globally, we build investment solutions to enable clients to create more opportunities for their futures. - Our platform technology and tools help UK wealth managers and financial advisers create more opportunities for their clients and their businesses. - Our personal wealth business offers tailored services to help individuals in the UK create financially secure futures in a way that works for them. abrdn plc manages and administers £542 billion of assets for clients, and has over 1 million shareholders. (Figures as at 31 December 2021) abrdn.com Capital at Risk.
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If I could give 0 stars I would - Incompetence Abounds
If I could give 0 stars I would. They are the most incompetent Company I have had to deal with in my 60 years on this planet.
On the 12th October 2020, I requested 2 dividend statements for 2020/21Tax Year so that I can do my personal Tax Filing which has a Deadline of End of January 2022 !
3 months on, a dozen emails, a dozen phone calls and still nothing !
They stated that the request was actioned on the 30th November....but with the caveat that it takes 28 days to get it in the post.
Unbelievable.... 28 Days to print off 2 pieces of paper, put them in an envelope and place in the postbox....and they can't even get that right.
just spent 2 hours trying to access my…
just spent 2 hours trying to access my online account click forgotten password but receive no email rang the help line was told that the number had changed rang the new number wrong again neen to move my share after this debacle
Chaotically run company that need to…
Chaotically run company that need to focus on basics.
Now looking to acquire II (Interactive Investors) who are equally as bad and nick named “Incredibly Incompetent” Sounds like a match made in hell and focus could be on warranty claims and certainly not on customer service. Rebrand all you like but a clear customer focus is what is required.
Poor service
Poor service, poor performance and to my mind a rather incomprehensible re-branding to Abrdn . Time to withdraw my investments.
The CEO of ABRDN need to explain why he…
The CEO of ABRDN need to explain why he gives so little value to the shareholders by engaging Equiniti Shareview who are an incompetent company. Maybe he can give some of his fat salary to developing a good shareholder service. Maybe he would like to explain how he feels when we have to hold on to the phone for hours. This has been going on going on for a long time, pre-covid, so don't use this an an excuse.
Awful share registration just lost…
Awful share registration just lost another small share holder I think that's there plan.Just told to wait to end of conversation
to leave feedback finished then they hung up so I couldn't leave feedback that way they always have good feedback.
Disappointing
After standard-life has apparently sold, I am a new shareholder and customer at abrdn. I am very dissatisfied. Long processing times, very long queues for callers from Germany. Made very complicated, if you want to get your money.
Tried to book on here
Tried to book an Airbnb place on this site and got totally lost. Think I'll spend my money on shares instead.
Truly awful company
Truly awful company. Service is at snails pace at best. They have dragged their heels when dealing with my Aunts will/estate, hiding behind COVID for their inefficiencies.
Lacking ESG (Environmental Governance)
Have 3 different accounts here for my nieces and nephews. Wrote to Aberdeen Standard Investments to cancel all the very bulky company reports I was receiving for their investment trusts held. Received a reply from them stating this currently can not be done and all hard copies of reports must be sent to me. That is X3 the amount required to the same address which go into the bin.
In this day and age of global warming and targeted carbon expenditure I am shocked at Aberdeen Standard Investments lack of accountability by sending hard copy Investment Trust Company reports.
They are lacking Environmental Governance (part of ESG).
This is terrible in the 20th century and investors who are aware of environmental impacts and global warming should think carefully before joining Aberdeen Standard Investments.
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