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Blog28th Mar 2022

Uncertainty abounds – it always does.

Today, it certainly feels like the world is in a very uncertain place. Authoritarian states are flexing their muscles, with Russia violating Ukraine’s sovereignty and China’s ongoing subjugation of Hong Kong with the new National Security Law alongside its apparent... Read more

Blog16th Mar 2022

Kirsty’s career journey: from hospitality to Client Service Support

My student years at RGU I grew up in a very small village called Fintry, near Stirling. I originally went to Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen to study Events Management but switched to International Business Management (IBM) in my second... Read more

Blog14th Mar 2022

ESG is here to stay. Here’s how we’re planning for it

It’s increasingly difficult to ignore that where we put our money has a direct impact on the world around us. How a firm uses (or abuses) the environment, how it treats its employees, whether it’s managed well, or cuts corners.... Read more

Blog9th Feb 2022

How to keep your investments flexible in a new era of investing

Hello to a new generation of investors This time last year the investing world was in a frenzy over GameStop. For a brief time, shares in the struggling video game retailer soared. Its market capitalisation (the total value of all... Read more

Blog26th Jan 2022

Welcome back Claire Marston

At AAB Wealth we recognise and support that our team members have their own goals and aspirations, which is why we are delighted to welcome Claire Marston back to the AAB Wealth team. Claire decided to scratch her itch and... Read more

Blog24th Jan 2022

8 things to look for in a good financial adviser

Have you heard of the term ‘overchoice’ or ‘choice overload’? It’s when people have a difficult time making a decision because they’re faced with many options. The term was first introduced by Alvin Toffler in his 1970 book, Future Shock.... Read more

Blog20th Dec 2021

A round up of 2021

What a year! Although it’s been a challenging year, we’ve been keeping busy at AAB Wealth. 2021 marked our 10-year anniversary. In the spirit of celebration and to end the year, we’ve looked back at some of the amazing achievements... Read more

Blog10th Dec 2021

Is inflation putting the squeeze on your Christmas?

Christmas is expensive… Fifty years ago, the top-selling toys included a space hopper, an Etch-a-sketch, and clackers! Nowadays, you’re likely to see some more expensive gifts, such as games consoles, or iPhones under the tree – the average family spends... Read more

Blog29th Nov 2021

In a new city but part of the same team: a catch-up with Sarah

Sarah wrote her first blog in 2019 on how she came to find herself working at AAB Wealth. A year later she reflected on how her role had evolved, the challenges she faced with a sudden change in her working... Read more

Blog23rd Nov 2021

Taking meaningful steps towards sustainable investing

Recently, the eyes of the world have been on Scotland. More than 25,000 delegates, including world leaders and environmental campaigners, recently gathered in Glasgow for COP26 – the UN Climate Change Conference. For many, it’s the last chance to agree... Read more

Blog9th Nov 2021

AAB Wealth Awarded Prestigious Industry Award

Anderson Anderson & Brown Wealth Ltd (AAB Wealth), one of Scotland’s leading independent financial planning firms has been awarded the prestigious Gold Standard Award for Independent Financial Advice. Now in their 19th year, the awards recognise company excellence in the... Read more

Blog2nd Nov 2021

Playing the long game: from aspiring golfer to trainee financial planner

I grew up in Dunecht and so have always been local to the Aberdeen area, which is why when I decided to do a masters degree, Finance and Investment Management at the University of Aberdeen was an obvious choice. Prior... Read more

By Fintan McKenna