Richard Dunbar
Head of Multi-Asset Research, Aberdeen Standard Investments
Richard heads up multi-asset research at Aberdeen Standard Investments. In this role, he manages the cross-asset research which is used when building and managing multi-asset portfolios. He and his team also produce the Global Outlook series of research publications. Before this, Richard was Head of Economic and Thematic Research at Aberdeen Asset Management. He’s also held roles in the UK and Global Equity teams at Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (acquired by Aberdeen Asset Management in 2014), and as a UK and European portfolio manager at Blairlogie Capital Management. Richard started his career in 1989 as a UK portfolio manager with Murray Johnstone.
Richard has been a regular business guest on radio and TV for many years. Most recently you may have heard him on Good Morning Scotland, Wake up to Money or BBC Radio 4’s Today programme. He also hosts his own podcast series ‘Aberdeen Standard Investments – Investment Insights’ which you can access via your preferred podcast provider.
Articles by Richard Dunbar
Market outlook: Investment thoughts on a year like no other
As 2020 comes to a close, Richard Dunbar, Head of Multi-Asset Research at Aberdeen Standard Investments, discusses the most startling investment moments, key lessons learned and reasons for optimism.
December 10, 2020
Market outlook: US election, Brexit and the race to find a vaccine
The US election results, Brexit trade talks, good news about a potential vaccine – Richard Dunbar, Head of Multi-Asset Research at Aberdeen Standard Investments, looks at what it could all mean for economies and markets.
November 17, 2020
Market outlook: what does climate change mean for investors?
Richard Dunbar, Head of Multi-Asset Research at Aberdeen Standard Investments, gives his view on what climate change could mean for investors.
October 13, 2020
Market outlook: COVID-19 impact – some positive signs but a long way to go
Richard Dunbar, Head of Multi-Asset Research at Aberdeen Standard Investments, considers the mixed news and what it means for investors.
September 3, 2020
Market outlook: the search for quality investments
Richard Dunbar, Head of Multi-Asset Research at Aberdeen Standard Investments, looks at how Covid-19 is affecting different industries and companies and what this means for investors.
August 12, 2020
Market outlook: the short and long-term effects of COVID-19
Richard Dunbar, Head of Multi-Asset Research at Aberdeen Standard Investments, looks at the pandemic’s impact on economies and markets and what this could mean over the long term.
July 1, 2020
Market review: from oil to ESG – the impact of COVID-19
Richard Dunbar, Head of Multi-Asset Research at Aberdeen Standard Investments, looks at the impact of COVID-19 on oil, and environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors.
May 26, 2020
Market review: key questions for investors
As the coronavirus continues to impact economies and markets, there are several factors to consider
April 28, 2020