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Virginie Maisonneuve’s Global Insight May 2013
21 May 2013
While global equity markets have begun to normalise, they continue to exhibit some unusual traits for this stage of the cycle.
During 2011, beta was the only thing that mattered: a company’s beta sensitivity determined 50% of share price returns while long-term fundamental characteristics such as growth potential and valuation were largely ignored.
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Accessible & Affordable - Welcome to Schroders ‘Flight Path Swift’
10 May 2013
Schroders is today announcing the launch of Flight Path Swift, a uniquely flexible defined benefit investment solution for smaller pension schemes, designed specifically to focus on increasing funding level protection. Made up of best practice investment building blocks of both growth and matching assets, Flight Path Swift provides an integrated decision making and investment framework.
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Q1 Interim Management Statement - Data Pack
2 May 2013
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Q1 Interim Management Statement - Press Release
2 May 2013
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Zurich launches new default fund solution
1 May 2013
Zurich’s Corporate Savings business in the UK has launched today a new auto-enrolment default fund solution in conjunction with Schroders. The Zurich Dynamic Lifestyle Portfolio will be available to new and existing members of Zurich’s workplace pension schemes.
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Schroders QEP Global Emerging Markets fund marks its first anniversary
30 April 2013
Schroder ISF QEP Global Emerging Markets celebrates its first year anniversary having returned 4.8% compared with a return of 1.7%for MSCI Emerging Markets (outperformance of 3.1%) since launch. Assets under management in the strategy now exceed $800 million ($100 million in the Luxembourg fund and an additional $700million across a number of segregated institutional accounts).
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Schroders adds Hartlebury to UK Property Fund
30 April 2013
Schroder UK Property Fund (SPF) * has acquired the Hartlebury Trading Estate in Worcestershire for £46.2 million (£32 capital value per sq ft), reflecting a net initial yield of 10.15% from the Industrial Trust advised by Valad.
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Advisers drive RDR awareness
25 April 2013
New research published by Schroders, the global asset manager, reveals that two thirds (66%) of wealthier investors are aware of the changes instituted by the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) , which took effect at the end of 2012. The research, assessing the knowledge of people with investable assets of at least £50,000, reveals that despite recent claims surrounding the implications of RDR and alleged low levels of awareness among consumers, the majority of serious investors are aware of the changes to how financial advice is delivered and paid for.
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Schroders LDI team announces two senior appointments
25 April 2013
Schroders is today announcing two newly created senior appointments to support the continuing growth of its LDI team, based in London.
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WELPUT lands new Goodman’s restaurant at One Chapel Place, W.1.
19 April 2013
The West End of London Property Unit Trust (“WELPUT”/ the “Trust”), advised by Grafton Advisors and managed by Schroders, today announces that Goodman Restaurant Group will be opening a new premium brand restaurant at its recently completed building, One Chapel Place, W1.
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Virginie Maisonneuve’s Global Insight April 2013
19 April 2013
With recent Chinese Q1 GDP numbers at 7.7%, should we be worried about growth in China? Virginie Maisonneuve says markets should look at China’s longer-term picture in light of the new government, and not overly focus on one quarter’s data.
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Schroders appoints Philip Matthews and Alex Breese to its UK equity team
17 April 2013
Schroders today announces the appointment of Philip Matthews and Alex Breese to its UK equity team. Philip will manage the Schroder UK Alpha Plus Fund and Alex will manage the Schroder UK Equity and Schroder ISF UK Equity funds.
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Schroders to offer Insurance Linked Securities
16 April 2013
Schroders is pleased to announce the addition of Insurance Linked Securities to its product offering for Institutional clients for the first time, following the acquisition of 30 per cent. of the share capital of Secquaero Advisors Limited (Secquaero), an Insurance Linked Securities investment management business in Switzerland. As at 31 March 2013, Secquaero advised assets under management of approximately US$280 million.....
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Cazenove Capital Holdings Limited
22 March 2013
Schroders plc (“Schroders”) notes the announcement by Cazenove Capital Holdings Limited (“Cazenove Capital”) concerning a possible offer by Schroders. Schroders confirms that it is in discussions regarding a possible cash offer, with loan note alternative, for the entire issued ordinary share capital of Cazenove Capital.
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DC members - Ignore inflation at your peril
22 March 2013
According to a recent parliamentary publication 95% of individuals are forgoing inflation protection for their retirement income by opting for fixed rather than inflation-linked annuities. This leaves them open to inflation risk: if there were to be a substantial rise in inflation, the real value of their retirement benefits could be severely eroded.
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Budget 2013: Commentary from Azad Zangana
20 March 2013
Schroders Azad Zangana, European Economist, comments on this year's budget.
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Virginie Maisonneuve's Global Insight March 2013
20 March 2013
In this month’s Global Insight, Virginie Maisonneuve discusses the implications of the Cyprus bailout. She argues that investors should prepare for short-term volatility but that the long-term recovery should not be derailed.
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Cyprus bailout sets poor precedent - Azad Zangana, European Economist, Schroders
18 March 2013
After months of negotiations, an agreement has been reached on a bailout for Cyprus and, in particular, Cypriot banks. Cyprus will receive €10 billion of European funds, but is controversially being forced to fund €5.8 billion from Cypriot banks....
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Annual Results 2012 - Data Pack
7 March 2013
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Annual Results 2012 - Presentation
7 March 2013
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Schroders report reveals lack of diversity in FTSE company DC schemes
7 March 2013
Schroders is today announcing the findings of its recent DC Default research, a project undertaken over the past 3 months which has focused on the DC pension arrangements of a selection of FTSE 100* and FTSE 250* companies and specifically the DC default they offer their employees.
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Annual Results 2012 - Press Release
7 March 2013
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Schroders announces launch of Global Unconstrained Bond fund
4 March 2013
Schroders is pleased to announce the launch of Schroder ISF Global Unconstrained Bond, a new fund which will take an unconstrained approach and aim to achieve an attractive risk adjusted return of 4-5% p.a. over the benchmark over an interest rate cycle.
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Schroders sees global demand for income
18 February 2013
Schroders announces that assets under management in Schroder ISF Global Multi-Asset Income have reached $623 million, just nine months since launch, with flows coming from Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and South Africa.
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Columbus Capital purchases a major London and South East Industrial portfolio
15 February 2013
Columbus UK Real Estate Fund, advised by Columbus Capital Management LLP, has completed the acquisition of the majority of the SEAL portfolio from USS. The portfolio was purchased for £30.8m.
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Schroders survey reveals concerns over inflationary pressure
14 February 2013
At a recent Schroders Investment Conference in London, over 125 intermediary clients attended from more than 30 countries in Europe, the Middle East and Latin America. They were surveyed on their outlook for several asset classes, as well as their views on central bank activity and whether they believed this could lead to an inflationary environment.
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Virginie Maisonneuve's Global Insight February 2013
12 February 2013
In the fifth edition of this monthly series, Schroders’ Virginie Maisonneuve sheds light on the most recent data out of China and what they mean for Chinese and global growth.
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Schroders Global Strategic Solutions senior appointments
11 February 2013
Schroders is pleased to announce that Scott Lothian has joined Schroders as Senior Strategist, Global Strategic Solutions. Scott joins from BEA Union Investments based in Hong Kong, where over the past 4 years he has held the position of Head of Multi-Asset. Prior to BEA Union Investments Scott was a senior consultant at Towers Watson based in the UK and Hong Kong.
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Schroders announces launch of Wealth Preservation fund
4 February 2013
Schroders is pleased to announce the launch of Schroder ISF Wealth Preservation USD, a new fund which will offer investors a simple-to-understand, flexible investment vehicle which aims to preserve and grow savings under all economic conditions.
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Schroders to invest £28 million in UK care homes
1 February 2013
Schroders is today pleased to announce the agreement for Schroder UK Property Fund (SPF) to fund the development of five new care homes in Suffolk for c. £28 million with Care UK, one of the leading providers of health and social services in the UK.
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Schroders launches Sirios US Equity fund on GAIA platform
28 January 2013
Schroders is pleased to announce the launch of another externally-managed fund, Schroder GAIA Sirios US Equity (the ‘Fund’), on its UCITS platform. GAIA (Global Alternative Investor Access) is a regulated, transparently operated platform for UCITS funds designed to give investors easier access to hedge funds.
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Columbus Capital purchases the Met Quarter in Liverpool
23 January 2013
Columbus UK Real Estate Fund, advised by Columbus Capital Management LLP, has completed the acquisition of the Met Quarter in Liverpool. The centre was acquired from Irish investors for £21m; a triple net initial yield of 8.5% and a capital value £154 per sq ft. Royal Bank of Scotland has provided a new senior debt facility to assist with the acquisition.
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AMP House powers ahead with 35,000 sq ft of lettings in Croydon
11 January 2013
Croydon Gateway Limited Partnership (CGLP), advised by Schroder Property Investment Management, is pleased to announce the recently completed letting of a total of 35,000 sq ft of office and retail space at AMP House* in Croydon. This follows a major refurbishment of the reception, common parts and a mechanical & electrical overhaul. Tenants include Lloyds Bank, the Royal College of Nursing, Kynetix Technology Ltd, Café Nero and Prêt a Manger.
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Schroders to acquire STW Fixed Income Management
17 December 2012
Schroders plc (Schroders) announces that it has reached agreement for its subsidiary Schroder U.S. Holdings Inc. to acquire 100 per cent.
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Virginie Maisonneuve's Global Insight - December 2012
14 December 2012
In the third edition of this monthly series, Schroders’ Virginie Maisonneuve provides an update on two key developments: progress on the Eurozone banking union and QE4 in the US.
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Schroders announces launch of EURO High Yield fund
13 December 2012
Schroders is pleased to announce the launch of Schroder ISF1 EURO High Yield, a new fund which will invest a minimum of 70% in a portfolio of bonds rated below investment grade, mainly from European issuers.
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German Investor survey reveals demand for alternative Real Estate financing
3 December 2012
A recent survey of 122 professional investors based in Germany, undertaken on behalf of Schroder Property, revealed that banks are currently being as restrictive in granting real estate loans as they were after the collapse of the US investment bank Lehman Brothers in the autumn of 2008, according to 74 per cent of the participants.
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Columbus completes letting to IMG Media at Stockley Park
30 November 2012
Columbus Capital Management LLP, advised by Savills, has completed the letting of 5 Longwalk, Stockley Park, Heathrow to IMG Media. The world's largest independent producer and distributor of sports programming has agreed to pay an annual rent of £26.75 per sq ft (£288 per sq m) on a new 15-year lease.
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Directorate change
28 November 2012
Schroders plc announces that Kevin Parry has decided to step down as Chief Financial Officer and as a Director of the Company with effect from 5 May 2013. It is the Board’s intention to appoint Richard Keers to succeed Mr Parry at that time.
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Schroders launches RMB Fixed Income fund
27 November 2012
Schroders is pleased to announce the launch of Schroder ISF RMB Fixed Income, a new strategy which will provide an opportunity for offshore investors to access China's fixed income market in the Chinese currency. Following the success of the Schroders Hong Kong domiciled RMB Fixed Income Fund; this fund will seek to tap into the broader demand for RMB bonds.
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Virginie Maisonneuve’s Global Insight November 2012
12 November 2012
In the second of this monthly series Schroders’ Virginie Maisonneuve comments on the oncein- a-decade leadership transition in China which is set to be unveiled at the party conference starting today, Thursday 8th November. Virginie explains that the implications for China and the global economy are significant and that it should bring relief to Chinese equity markets.
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Schroders UK institutional survey reveals economic concerns for 2013
12 November 2012
At the recently held Schroders annual UK institutional conference* in London, attendees were asked to share their views on the UK economy including expected inflation figures for 2013 and which, if any, investment strategies are being considered in light of the current environment.
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Q3 Interim Management Statement - Data Pack
8 November 2012
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Q3 Interim Management Statement
8 November 2012
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Columbus UK Real Estate Fund acquires four industrial estates
5 November 2012
Columbus UK Real Estate Fund, advised by Columbus Capital Management LLP, has completed the acquisition of four industrial estates in Battersea, London SW11, Cheltenham, South Manchester and Cambridge. The estates were all acquired in separate transactions and have an aggregate price of approximately £17m; an initial yield of 9.25%. The 390,000 sq ft portfolio has an overall vacancy rate of 15% and a yield on rental value of 11%.
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Schroders appoints Kevin Kneafsey as Senior Advisor to Multi Asset Investment & Portfolio Solutions
15 October 2012
Schroders is today announcing the appointment of Kevin Kneafsey as Senior Advisor to the Schroders Multi Asset Investment and Portfolio Solutions business (with AUM of c.$60 billion*). He will be based in the United States providing support to Nico Marais, Head of Multi Asset Investment and Portfolio Solutions.
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Virginie Maisonneuve's Global Insight - October 2012
10 October 2012
In the first of a new monthly series Virginie Maisonneuve shares her views on the French budget and the continued uncertainties in Greece and Spain.
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