Investment Journalist of the Year (B2B)

David Thorpe, FT Adviser, collects his trophy from Beth Saint, Global Head of Marketing and Communications at Schroders, and Awards host Rachel Parris.

WINNER:

David Thorpe, FT Adviser

This year’s winner, FT Adviser’s David Thorpe, impressed judges with his ability to create “news, comment and analysis at a high level”. “His longer articles show exceptionally detailed work, breaking down complex areas into clear structures and writing with great clarity. He shows a determination to get answers to all the questions - from a business level right down to what it means on a human level,” remarked one judge.

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Schroders is a global investment management firm with £750.6 billion (€866.2 billion; $956.9 billion) assets under management, as at 31 December 2023. Schroders continues to deliver strong financial results in ever challenging market conditions, with a market capitalisation of circa £7 billion and over 6,400 employees across 38 locations. Established in 1804, the founding family remains a core shareholder, holding approximately 44% of Schroders’ shares.

Schroders has benefited from a diverse business model by geography, asset class and client type. It offers innovative products and solutions across four core growing business areas; asset management, solutions, Schroders Capital (private markets) and wealth management. Clients include insurance companies, pension schemes, sovereign wealth funds, high net worth individuals and foundations. Schroders also manages assets for end clients as part of its relationships with distributors, financial advisers and online platforms.

Schroders aims to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. It also channels capital into sustainable and durable businesses to accelerate positive change in the world. Schroders’ business philosophy is based on the belief that if we deliver for clients, we will deliver for our shareholders and other stakeholders.