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Schroders Launches Semi-Liquid High Income Credit ELTIF to Bridge Public and Private Corporate Debt

(IN BRIEF) Schroders has introduced the Schroders Capital Semi Liquid High Income Credit ELTIF, an actively managed investment vehicle that allocates across high yield bonds, syndicated loans and private direct lending in one flexible credit portfolio. Backed by €100 million … Read the full press release

Stephen Witt Wins The Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year Award 2025 for Nvidia-Focused The Thinking Machine

(IN BRIEF) Schroders and the Financial Times have named Stephen Witt as the 2025 Business Book of the Year Award winner for The Thinking Machine, an exploration of Nvidia, AI and the leadership of Jensen Huang. Witt received £30,000, with … Read the full press release

Schroders strengthens ETF business with senior leadership hire ahead of further global rollout

(IN BRIEF) Schroders has named Tom Stephens as its first Head of Exchange-Traded Funds to support the rapid growth of its active ETF business. Stephens joins from J.P. Morgan Asset Management, where he led global ETF capital-markets strategy, overseeing liquidity … Read the full press release

Schroders Appoints Dan Morris as Head of Investment to Accelerate Innovation and Scalable Client Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Schroders has appointed Dan Morris as its new Head of Investment, marking a strategic move to strengthen its innovation efforts and expand tailored client solutions across Public Markets. Morris, who previously worked at Schroders and most recently served … Read the full press release

SIX Swiss Exchange Welcomes Schroders as New ETF Issuer, Strengthening Its Active Investment Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) SIX Swiss Exchange has welcomed Schroders as its newest ETF issuer, marking the firm’s expansion into the European active ETF market with the launch of the Schroder ETFs ICAV Global Equity Active UCITS ETF USD ACC. This milestone … Read the full press release

Schroders expands ETF capabilities to Europe, debuting Global Equity and Corporate Bond Active UCITS ETFs

(IN BRIEF) Schroders has launched its first active ETFs in Europe, bringing two of its flagship strategies — the $24 billion QEP Global Core equity strategy and the $3 billion Global Investment Grade Corporate Bond strategy — into UCITS ETF … Read the full press release

Benchmark Capital partners with Insignis to expand adviser access to cash management solutions and improve client outcomes

(IN BRIEF) Benchmark Capital, part of the Schroders Group, has formed a partnership with Insignis to provide advisers with enhanced cash management solutions for their clients. Through Insignis’ platform, advisers can access savings products from more than fifty banks and … Read the full press release

Schroders Appoints Karine Szenberg as Executive Vice Chair and Welcomes Matt Oomen as Global Head of Client Group

(IN BRIEF) Schroders has announced four senior leadership changes to bolster its client-first strategy. Karine Szenberg will become Executive Vice Chair, focusing on strategic alliances and maintaining her place on the Group Executive Committee. Matt Oomen joins as Global Head … Read the full press release

Schroders Leads Sustainable Investing with Full Adoption of FCA’s Sustainability Labels Across 16 Funds

(IN BRIEF) Schroders has confirmed its adoption of all four of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) labels, bringing the total number of labels across its funds to 16. This includes labels for three additional funds, namely … Read the full press release

St. James’s Place Selects Schroders for £5.2 Billion Sustainable Investment Mandate

(IN BRIEF) Schroders has been awarded a £5.2 billion sustainable investment mandate from UK wealth manager St. James’s Place (SJP). The allocation will be invested in Schroders’ Global Sustainable Value Equity and Global Sustainable Growth strategies, blending value and growth … Read the full press release

Schroders Wins Impact Investing Platform of the Year for Pioneering Multi-Asset Strategies and Rigorous Impact Management

(IN BRIEF) Schroders has been named Impact Investing Platform of the Year at the Environmental Finance Impact Awards, recognizing its outstanding impact management process and robust governance structure. As a leading active asset manager, Schroders has developed a comprehensive cross-asset … Read the full press release

Schroders Expands Media Relations Team After Award-Winning Year

(IN BRIEF) Schroders has strengthened its Media Relations Team with the appointments of Charlotte Banks and Jessye Brandon. Charlotte, an award-winning PR specialist and former journalist, will lead public markets PR, while Jessye, with extensive private markets expertise, will support … Read the full press release

Schroders’ Johanna Kyrklund Wins CIO of the Year for Leadership and Innovation in Asset Management

(IN BRIEF) Johanna Kyrklund, Group Chief Investment Officer at Schroders, has been awarded the CIO of the Year at the 2024 Funds Europe Awards, honoring her leadership and transformative contributions to the firm since 2007. Since stepping into the Group … Read the full press release

Schroders Appoints Phil Middleton as Head of UK and Promotes Tom Darnowski to CEO Americas

(IN BRIEF) Schroders has appointed Phil Middleton as Head of UK and promoted Tom Darnowski to CEO Americas. Both leaders bring extensive experience to their roles, with Middleton returning to the UK after leading Schroders’ Americas operations and Darnowski advancing … Read the full press release

Future Growth Capital Reveals Leadership Team to Enhance Private Market Investments for UK Pension Savers

(IN BRIEF) Future Growth Capital (FGC), the private markets investment manager launched by Schroders plc and Phoenix Group, has announced its senior leadership team to support investment opportunities in private markets for UK pension savers. Paul Forshaw has been appointed … Read the full press release

Schroders Appoints Richard Oldfield as New Group CEO, Succeeding Peter Harrison

(IN BRIEF) Schroders plc has named Richard Oldfield as its next Group Chief Executive, effective November 8, 2024, pending regulatory approval. Oldfield, who joined Schroders in 2023 as CFO after a 30-year career at PwC, will succeed Peter Harrison, who … Read the full press release

Schroders Capital Secures £2 Billion Real Estate Mandate from Wales Pension Partnership, Expands Investment in Local and UK-Wide Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) Schroders Capital has secured a £2 billion real estate mandate from the Wales Pension Partnership (WPP), following a previous £500 million private equity mandate. This new mandate will see up to £400 million invested in local initiatives across … Read the full press release

Schroders Greencoat Acquires UK-Based Solar Portfolio from METLEN Energy & Metals

(IN BRIEF) Schroders Greencoat has acquired a UK-based solar portfolio from METLEN Energy & Metals, strengthening its position as the largest manager of ground mount solar farms in the UK, with a total capacity of 1.9 GWp. The portfolio includes … Read the full press release

Schroders Capital Expands PDCA Business with Key Senior Appointments

(IN BRIEF) Schroders Capital’s Private Debt and Credit Alternatives (PDCA) division has announced the addition of two senior professionals to its team, signaling the firm’s commitment to meeting the growing client demand for income and income alternatives. Jason Kezelman joins … Read the full press release

Schroders Capital Plans UK Venture and Growth Fund with £300 Million Investment Boost

(IN BRIEF) Schroders Capital’s private markets investment division announces its intention to launch a UK venture and growth Long-Term Asset Fund (LTAF) with a £300 million cornerstone investment, backed by the British Business Bank (BBB) and Phoenix Group. This initiative, … Read the full press release