They have been in the business for more than 200 years now and their experience in the financial market has been their greatest asset. Employing over 3,000 people and operating in 34 offices in 27 different countries, the company has been managing assets of more than £236.5 billion (US$359.2 billion).
Their rich history traces back to the days of Johann Heinrich Schroder (John Henry) and how he became a partner of his brother’s London-based firm. Together with Johann Friedrich (John Frederick) they established in 1818 the J. Henry Schroder & Co. in London.
Part of the major events in the development of the company is the establishment of J Henry Schroder Banking Corporation (Schrobanco). It was in New York in 1923 that they put up this commercial bank. In 1959, they also offered to the public the shares in J. Henry Schroder & Co through the London Stock Exchange. Together with this, they acquired the Helbert, Wagg & Co. in 1962. The latter being a leading issuing house.
In the 21st century, the company has been expanding their support and business in various countries, the most recent being in Chile in 2011. They have also acquired numerous other institutions making their business grow and their revenue to skyrocket.
Through their consistent and superior investment strategies, they are able to boast the outperformance of 71% of their managed assets in three years’ time. They managed it on behalf of retail and institutional investors, financial institutions and high end clients through investments in broad assets like equities, income and alternatives.
They take pride in the creation of long term value which makes them aligned with their clients’ expectations.