Schroders

The sovereign debt crisis has left many investors feeling emerging markets are a better bet than Europe. Chris Panteli discovers why some fund managers believe this is no longer the case

Schroders has strengthened its consultant relationships team with the appointment of Michelle Inskip to the newly created role of consultant relations manager.

Barnet Council pension scheme is set to liquidate its £23m real estate portfolio after integrating the fund's property strategy into a diversified growth fund.

Japanese asset managers and pension funds share their experiences dealing with one of Japan's most severe natural disasters. Gavin Blair and Raquel Pichardo-Allison report

The National Employment Savings Trust will act as a benchmark for UK pension funds on responsible investment practices, industry experts say

EUROPE - The European Central Bank's anticipated interest rate rise is a "largely symbolic" move to make it appear to be tackling inflation, Schroders head of European equities Rory Bateman believes.

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The Debt Management Office will increase its issuance of index-linked gilts by £4.6bn but reduce long-term issues this fiscal year, the Treasury has announced.

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Schroders has enhanced its liability driven investment and strategic solutions teams with four appointments in newly created roles.