Schroders DC scheme invests £48m in firm's climate-focussed LTAF

Scheme keen to deliver greater diversification benefits and access to ‘robust’ returns

Holly Roach
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Schroders DC scheme invests £48m in firm's climate-focussed LTAF

The defined contribution (DC) section of the Schroders Retirement Benefits Scheme (SRBS) has invested in Schroders’ climate-focussed private assets long-term asset fund (LTAF), the Schroders Capital Climate+ LTAF.

The scheme has made a £48m investment – which equals 20% of the default growth fund – as it aims to provide greater diversification benefits and access to the "robust returns" private markets can d...

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