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Views from our key appointed investment managers

We select thought-provoking articles from investment experts at our appointed investment managers, which we think will be of interest, and share them with you here on a regular basis.

ACTIVE MANAGEMENT APPOINTED MANAGER

We have appointed Schroders for its leading active asset management capabilities across multiple asset classes.

ABOUT SCHRODERS

ABOUT SCHRODERS

As a global investment manager Schroders actively and responsibly manages investments for a wide range of institutions and individuals to help them meet their financial goals as they change over time, with a long history of investing for retirement. Its focus on doing the right thing for clients, its people and wider society lies at the centre of its culture. It is committed to delivering positive outcomes for all.

End of the road for ECB rate rises?

In October, the European Central Bank (ECB) paused interest rates for the first time in its current hiking cycle. In this article, Schroders considers whether the ECB has now finished with increasing rates.

“Overhyped”? “Fad”? Why the critics are wrong about thematic investing

Schroders discusses why it believes thematic investing remains an important active approach. 

Demographics: the impact of ageing populations on healthcare spending

Schroders argues that changing demographics will have a major impact on economic growth and inflation, and analysis of population trends suggests potential opportunities for healthcare providers.

PASSIVE MANAGEMENT APPOINTED MANAGERS

We have appointed BlackRock and State Street Global Advisors for their leading global capabilities in passive strategies.

ABOUT BLACKROCK

ABOUT BLACKROCK

BlackRock is the world's largest asset management business and manager of retirement assets. It pioneered index management over thirty years ago. Since then, it has continued to innovate and redefine indexing using technology, offering a broad range of index strategies covering many markets. As a leading provider of financial technology, clients turn to BlackRock for solutions they need when planning for their most important goals.

Going granular in DM stocks

Going granular in DM stocks

In its Weekly Market Commentary, BlackRock discusses the potential benefits of selectivity in developed market (DM) stocks.

ABOUT STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS

ABOUT STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS

For nearly four decades, State Street Global Advisors has been committed to helping financial professionals and those who rely on them achieve their investment objectives. By partnering with institutions and financial professionals to help them reach their goals through a rigorous, research-driven process spanning both active and index disciplines, its scale and global footprint provides access to markets and asset classes, and allows it to deliver expert insights and investment solutions.

China’s Growth Trajectory Bears Close Watching

China’s Growth Trajectory Bears Close Watching

State Street considers China’s property sector, its external challenges and GDP growth, with the latter potentially having some major implications when the country chooses its pathway to future expansion.