Credit Investment Solutions | Our approach

About Credit Investing

Credit investing offers access to debt issued by governments and companies across global fixed income markets, including investment grade corporate bonds, high yield bonds and emerging market debt strategies.

By lending to issuers for regular income, credit investing plays an important role in building resilient, income-focused portfolios. In today’s shifting macro, regulatory and geopolitical environment, active management and disciplined credit selection are essential.

Why Invest in Credit?

Income generation

Credit investing can provide a steady income stream through interest payments, making it attractive for investors seeking regular income alongside long‑term capital growth.

Diverse opportunity set

The global credit market is large and diverse with a wide range of issuers across industry sectors and different risk levels. Investors can allocate to investment grade corporate bonds, high yield bonds and emerging market debt to meet different objectives.

Portfolio stability

Adding a credit allocation can enhance diversification and portfolio stability, as fixed income returns are generally more stable than higher risk assets such as equities across market cycles.

Jonathan Mondillo

Head of Fixed Income, Aberdeen Investments

“Global fixed income remains a core building block for stability and diversification through the cycle. By giving clients access to a wide opportunity set, we aim to help them construct solutions that meet their long-term goals.”

Jonathan Mondillo

Head of Fixed Income, Aberdeen Investments

Why Aberdeen Investments for credit?

Proven credit expertise

We’ve been investing in credit markets for over a century, with more than 30 years of experience in Asia. Backed by 125 global fixed income specialists*, we are well equipped to manage credit portfolios across dynamic market cycles.

*Source: Aberdeen Investments, 31 Dec 2025.

Diversified strategy offering

Aberdeen offers a range of specialised credit strategies—including Short Dated Enhanced Income, Global Bond, Frontier Bond, and Asian Quality Bonds. These are designed to meet different client needs including capital preservation, attractive income and emerging markets exposure.

Active management

Through active risk management and disciplined credit selection, we build resilient, income‑focused portfolios capable of navigating uncertain markets while capturing evolving opportunities.