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.
AUD in assets under management (December 2023)
AUD is managed in ESG-integrated assets (December 2023)
AUD is managed based on Quant models (December 2023)
marks Robeco's start in Rotterdam
saw our first emerging markets investment
offices welcome 1049 employees around the world (December 2023)
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 in Australia
We offer our clients a unique advantage – local presence and specialist investment capabilities combined with the global support and expertise of ORIX Europe, our parent company headquartered in the Netherlands.
Robeco is a pioneer in emerging markets investing with 80 years of experience. Robeco’s regional headquarters were established in Hong Kong in 2008 where the Asia Pacific investment and management team are located and also has offices in Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo. Robeco established an Australian presence in 2012 and has offices in Sydney and Melbourne.
Australia is a key market for accelerated growth and a core part of Robeco’s strategy. Our commitment stems from our strong belief that the Asia Pacific will continue to be one of the world’s most dynamic regions.
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.
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.