Schroders' Asian-focused funds have been placed under review by FundCalibre, as analysts wait to see how long-serving manager Matthew Dobbs' retirement will affect the running of the mandates.
Schroders confirmed Dobbs would retire at the end of 2021 after four decades with the firm, handing the management of a suite of funds over to his deputies. Richard Sennitt, who is currently the lead manager on the Schroder Asian Income fund, will take over Dobbs' Asia portfolios alongside Abbas Barkhordar. These include two investment trusts, Schroder Oriental Income and Schroder Asia Pacific, alongside Schroder Asian Alpha Plus. 'Paving the way' for a new City culture: Diversity champions react to Schroders' flexible working overhaul Meanwhile, Dobbs' global and international ...
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