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.
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Who we are
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.
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At Robeco, we believe in the power of research. With our leading in-house experts, we peel back the layers and harness the driving forces that will help you build wealth sustainably.
Corporate governance
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.
History
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 in Africa
Robeco has since 2014 offered clients in Africa the advantage of local knowledge and specialist investment capabilities. We have achieved this by combining the region-specific focus and local relationships from our subsidiary businesses with the global strength and expertise of our Netherlands-headquartered parent company.
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Helping children reach their full potential
The Robeco Foundation promotes equal opportunities for children worldwide by supporting local programs in Robeco-active countries. It aids disadvantaged children through educational and other initiatives.
In Africa, the foundation collaborates with Room to Read, a non-profit focused on girls' education and children's literacy in Asia and Africa. Our donation supports a three-year program at a primary school in South Africa, near our client base.
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.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Robeco is committed to promoting DE&I among its employees, clients and other stakeholders, as we consider this a core and crucial value of our business strategy, our operations, our recruitment process and corporate culture.
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