Schroders

(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 →

(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 →

(IN BRIEF) Schroders Capital’s Insurance-Linked Securities team received the Best Decentralised Finance (DeFi) Initiative award at the 2024 Digital Assets Awards for its innovative tokenisation pilot. In partnership with Hannover Re, the pilot demonstrated how reinsurance contracts can be tokenised … Read the full press release →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(IN BRIEF) Schroders Solutions has been selected to implement a £3.8 billion equity protection strategy for the Merseyside Pension Fund. This collaboration, part of the Northern LGPS framework, aims to safeguard the fund’s equity portfolios from market downturns ahead of … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Benchmark has won the Best Network award at the Money Marketing Awards 2024 for the third year in a row. The company was recognized for its innovative business model, advancements in technology, and its efforts in addressing Consumer … Read the full press release →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(IN BRIEF) Schroders celebrates its recognition as the leading financial institution in Global Canopy’s Forest 500 annual assessment, reaffirming its commitment to addressing deforestation in investment operations and supply chains. The report, evaluating companies and financial institutions across key commodities, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) San Francisco maintains its leading position in Schroders’ Global Cities Index for the second consecutive year, driven by the resilience of its tech sector despite social challenges. London ascends to second place, surpassing its 2023 ranking, despite slower … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Vector Pension Scheme, a client of Schroders Solutions, has completed a £114 million bulk annuity buy-in with Standard Life, securing retirement benefits for its 1,800 members. Schroders Solutions, with its vast global capability, collaborated closely with Vector Pension … Read the full press release →