Fitch施罗德管理基金和资产管理评级集团100407.pdf

Fund Asset Manager Rating Group  Traditional Asset  Schroder Investment Management  Managers  UK  Full Rating Report  Asset Manager Rating  Rating Rationale  Fitch Ratings on 29 January 2010 affirmed the ‘M2+’ Asset Manager Rating of Schroder Investment Management (Schroders). The rating covers the London‐based investment activities of the company with the exception of the management of alternative assets, namely real estate activities and the hedge fund business. The affirmation reflects Schroders’ long history, independence and exclusive focus on asset management and the company’s globally diversified business and client mix. The rating factors in the effectiveness of Schroders’ research‐driven investment process within a solid risk management framework, supported by robust Rating Criteria  investment infrastructure and technological platform. Ongoing challenges include the management of growth in both its institutional and intermediate offerings and Company operational complexities in its new business, oversight and control of outsourced staffing functions and retention of talented investment professionals. Risk management controls  Schroders’ well diversified business mix proved particularly re