Robeco at a glance
Robeco is an international asset manager offering an extensive range of active investments, from equities to bonds. Research lies at the heart of everything we do, with a ‘pioneering but cautious’ approach that has been in our DNA since our foundation in Rotterdam in 1929. We believe strongly in sustainable investing, quantitative techniques and constant innovation.
USD in assets under management (September 2024)
USD is managed in ESG-integrated assets (September 2024)
USD is managed based on Quant models (September 2024)
marks Robeco's start in Rotterdam
saw our first emerging markets investment
offices welcome 1054 employees around the world (June 2024)
We are researchers
Developing superior solutions requires an innovative nature and a pioneering spirit. That’s why we nurture a culture in which new ideas are welcomed and embraced, from investing in Peru in 1930 and Hong Kong in 1968 to launching our first sustainable strategy in 1995.
Who we areHistory
1929: Laying the Foundations
Just weeks after the Wall Street Crash, seven Rotterdam businessmen formed a syndicate to invest people's savings and manage money collectively. They named it the Rotterdamsch Beleggings Consortium, later shortened to Robeco. They thought stocks had hit at a low point, but due to the Great Depression, they lost half their money in the first two years. However, they persevered, laying the foundations for the modern Robeco.
Robeco US
Through RIAM US we serve institutional investors in the US and Canada, bringing them Robeco’s global, research-driven strategies in quant, emerging markets, credits and sustainability. Our client-centric approach, focus on alpha generation, and experience in portfolio customization make us a strong investment partner for pension funds, insurance companies and other institutional investors.
Read moreGovernance
Robeco is fully owned by ORIX Europe, a subsidiary of ORIX Corporation. ORIX Corporation is a Japanese business conglomerate that started operating in 1964.
Robeco has an Executive Committee and a Supervisory Board. The Executive Committee develops and executes the Robeco strategy, and manages the company on a day-to-day basis. The Supervisory Board monitors the execution of the company policy and advises the Executive Committee. Its members includes a representative from ORIX Corporation.
Integrated Annual report
Robeco’s Integrated Annual Report (IAR) contains detailed insights into our financial and non-financial progress towards our strategic ambitions and demonstrates how we create value for our stakeholders. The IAR explains how we generate return on investment for our clients, contribute to economic stability, while simultaneously aim to take part in addressing the societal challenges of our time.