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Our appointed investment managers

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.

The rise of the technopolis

A review of global innovation hubs and what Schroders believes makes them stand out from the crowd.

Can global equities provide benefits in any political or geopolitical environment?

In this article, Schroders looks at why global diversification could offer opportunities for investors, despite geopolitical volatility.

Schroders Emerging Markets Lens March 2025: your go-to guide to emerging markets

Schroders shines a spotlight on the latest developments in emerging equity and debt markets.

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.

German vote could open door to spending

German vote could open door to spending

Following Germany’s Federal election, BlackRock considers if this could lead to fiscal loosening.

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.

A Better Macro Policy Framework for Europe

A Better Macro Policy Framework for Europe

State Street revisits an article from last year that outlined an improving policy backdrop in the EU.