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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.

Schroders Credit Lens January 2025: your go-to guide to global credit markets

Schroders’ monthly guide to corporate credit.

Schroders Emerging Market Lens Q1 2025: your guide to EM valuations

In this article, Schroders looks at the potential for US trade protection measures, as well as reviewing valuations, performance in 2024 and potential risks going forward. 

Schroders Equity Lens January 2025: your go-to guide to global equity markets

Here, Schroders reflects on the performance of US equity market and its future potential.  

 

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.

Saudi Arabia: Transformation under way

Saudi Arabia: Transformation under way

BlackRock reviews the potential investment implications of Saudi Arabia’s programme of economic change, including the country’s Vision 2030 plan.  

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.

‘Value-up’ arrives in China

‘Value-up’ arrives in China

State Street considers the potential for governance reforms in China and whether it could offer opportunities for investors.