Press releases
2024
Robeco CIO Mark van der Kroft announces intention to retire in the course of 2025 Robeco has listed its first ETF line-up at 4 European stock markets now Robeco launches its first active ETFs in European market Robeco strengthens collaboration within its Investments domain Robeco launches new flexible multi-asset strategy: Flexible Allocation Robeco publishes Expected Returns 2025-2029: ‘Atlas Lifted’ New study resulting from the cooperation between the University of Zurich and Robeco finds more sustainable companies to be less likely to become involved in scandals Robeco launches first High Income Green Bond strategy in credit space Robeco launches innovative Climate Index family integrating forward-looking climate metrics Robeco launches equity and fixed income strategies seeking alpha in companies making the sustainable transition Robeco launches enhanced Global Multi-Thematic strategy Robeco publishes annual Global Climate Investing Survey 2024: Realism on transition journey Robeco publishes its first Integrated Annual Report Robeco hires experienced EMD team, consisting of three seasoned lead portfolio managers Robeco positions Asian Bonds fund for transition investing Robeco enhances and renames multi-asset proposition with focus on sustainability and flexibility Robeco launches Emerging Markets ex-China Equities fund Robeco and Gravis join forces to make Robeco Gravis Digital Infrastructure Income fund globally available Robeco and Mirova announce I Care and Quantis to develop a global standard for calculating emissions avoided by low-carbon solutions
2023
Malick Badjie appointed Global Head of Sales & Marketing and member of Executive Committee of Robeco Robeco publishes its outlook for 2024 Goldilocks: Exit stage right Robeco launches Fashion Engagement Equities Strategy Robeco openly shares its proprietary SI data in a transformative initiative Robeco appoints new Head of Europe Wholesale Robeco introduces Carbon Offset Share Classes Nick King appointed to lead Robeco’s ETF introduction Robeco launches Climate Global High Yield Bonds Robeco publishes Expected Returns 2024-2028: ‘Triple Power Play’ Robeco releases the second Big Book of SI Robeco shares its Country Sustainability Rankings through Open Access Initiative
2022
Robeco publishes its outlook for 2023: ‘Short-term pain, long-term gain’ Robeco launches Biodiversity strategy Robeco Switzerland appoints Rachel Whittaker to Executive Committee Robeco publishes Expected Returns 2023-2027: ‘The Age of Confusion’ Robeco appoints Alexander Preininger as Global Head of Sales and Marketing and member of the Executive Committee Kees Verbaas appointed Global Head of Fundamental Equity Robeco opens up its Sustainable Investing IP with launch of new SI initiative Robeco appoints new Senior Portfolio Manager for forthcoming RobecoSAM Biodiversity strategy Robeco appoints Aliki Rouffiac as Portfolio Manager in the Sustainable Multi Asset Solutions team Robeco launches equities strategy focusing on net-zero transition with real-world impact Robeco launches innovative Quant Credit strategy focused on SDGs and climate Robeco appoints Thabo Tembo as head of Africa institutional sales Robeco launches Sustainable Asian Bonds fund Robeco adds 3 members to its sustainable investing team in Singapore Robeco publishes 2021 Sustainability Report Robeco appoints Marcel Prins as Chief Operating Officer and member of the Executive Committee Joshua Crabb to be promoted to Head of Asian Pacific Equities, Arnout van Rijn to strengthen Robeco’s Sustainable Multi Asset team Robeco's climate survey shows continued momentum on climate change, increased focus on active ownership, and rising awareness for biodiversity Robeco appoints Mike Chen as Head of Alternative Alpha Research Robeco expands Quant Research team with appointment of Harald Lohre Ivo Frielink to be appointed Head of Strategic Product & Business Development and member of the Executive Committee Robeco introduces innovative Sustainable Index family Robeco appoints Head of Fixed Income Asia and strengthens its base in Singapore Robeco appoints new Senior Portfolio Manager for RobecoSAM Circular Economy Equities strategy
2021
Robeco strengthens Sustainable Multi Asset Solutions team and appoints Colin Graham as Head of Multi Asset Strategies and Co-Head of Sustainable Multi Asset Solutions Robeco strengthens Swiss sales team Robeco announces interim targets for 2025 and 2030 on its road to net zero emissions by 2050 Robeco celebrates 20th anniversary of Sustainable Water strategy Karin van Baardwijk to be appointed Chief Executive Officer of Robeco Robeco partners with UBS to launch Engagement Fund focused on Sustainable Development Goals Robeco publishes Expected Returns 2022-2026: ‘The Roasting Twenties – Things are heating up’ Robeco launches Next Digital Billion Fund to capture massive wave of internet adoption in emerging markets Robeco bolsters Sustainable Themes investment teams with portfolio managers and seven equity analysts Robeco expands its Sustainable Investment Research team with four new appointments Robeco partners with Quintet to capture upcoming USD green-bond boom Robeco strengthens ESG commitment in Singapore to expand Asia expertise Robeco selected by St. James’s Place Wealth Management as sustainability engagement partner Robeco selected by National Trust for climate change mitigation mandate Robeco survey reveals big investor shift on climate change and decarbonization Robeco continues growth in UK with appointment of Head of UK Wholesale
2020
Robeco launches two innovative climate-focused fixed income strategies Robeco appoints Head of UK Institutional Sales Robeco announces ambition to reach net-zero emissions with its investments by 2050 Robeco publishes its outlook for 2021: ‘Tackling the trilemma’ Sanlam Investments partners up with Robeco on sustainable investing Robeco announces brand strategy changes for RobecoSAM Robeco expands its Insurance team and adds Head of Insurance Analytics Robeco appoints Lucian Peppelenbos as Climate Strategist Robeco publishes Expected Returns 2021-2025: ‘Brave Real World’ Robeco extends exclusion of investments in fossil fuels to all its funds Robeco appoints CIOs and Deputy CEO Robeco appoints Maarten Slendebroek and Stan Koyanagi to the Supervisory Board Robeco and RobecoSAM awarded highest scores in 2020 PRI assessment Robeco High Yield funds reach maximum capacity after strong inflows Peter Ferket to leave Robeco Robeco appointed by Wales Pension Partnership as its Voting and Engagement provider Robeco redefines sustainable investing Jeroen Kremers steps down from the Supervisory Board of Robeco Robeco ranks first in ShareAction responsible investment assessment Robeco & RobecoSAM receive another 16 ‘Towards Sustainability’ labels LPP partners with Robeco to support engagement activity for Global Equities Portfolio Robeco’s insurance assets under management pass EUR 20 billion mark Robeco appoints three investment professionals to its Trends & Thematic team S&P Global Finalizes Acquisition of the ESG Ratings Business from RobecoSAM
2019
Harbor Capital Advisors to establish five Robeco Quant Equity mutual funds in the United States Robeco launches innovative multi-factor strategy for global fixed income RobecoSAM to transfer the SAM ESG Ratings and ESG Benchmarking Business to S&P Global Robeco publishes its outlook for 2020: ‘A Tale of Two Scenarios’ Pensioenfonds ING selects Robeco for integral ESG mandate Robeco publishes Expected Returns 2020-2024: ‘Escaping the hall of mirrors’ Robeco appoints Mark Talbot to the Supervisory Board Robeco introduces new Sustainable Enhanced Index fund Robeco launches sustainable high conviction emerging market equity fund Robeco appoints Mark den Hollander as Chief Financial & Risk Officer Robeco and RobecoSAM announce name change for two credit strategies to reflect focus on SDGs Robeco announces merger of Robeco Hollands Bezit with RobecoSAM Sustainable European Equities PNO Media selects Robeco for Asia-Pacific equity mandate Robeco launches sustainable investing education platform for Standard Chartered Private Bank employees Robeco partners with Credit Suisse Asset Management to boost Factor Indices Robeco appoints Alexander Preininger as Head of EMEA Institutional Robeco expands UK institutional team to capitalise on growth Robeco appoints Mariken Tannemaat as Chief Innovation Officer Robeco launches Sustainable Multi-Factor Equities strategy New portfolio managers strengthen Global Fixed Income Macro team
2018
Robeco promotes Javier García de Vinuesa and Ana Claver Gaviña Robeco Global FinTech Equities celebrates first year with outperformance Robeco’s Active Ownership realizes success with Shell Robeco US Appoints Kevin Murphy as Chief Compliance Officer and Head of Legal Robeco appoints Ed Collinge as Global Head of Insurance Strategy Robeco joins forces with "City to Sea" in the fight against plastic pollution Robeco launches educational platform for investment professionals Robeco appoints Radboud Vlaar to the Supervisory Board Robeco publishes Expected Returns 2019-2023: ‘Patience is a virtue’ Robeco US Appoints Five Senior Sales and Consultant Relations Professionals to Support Growing US and Canadian Business Robeco publishes The Big Book of SI Border to Coast Pensions selects Robeco to perform its voting and engagement services Robeco launches fundamental sustainable multi-asset strategy Sustainable version of Robeco ONE now also available Robeco launches Multi Factor Multi Asset strategy Robeco FinTech strategy surpasses EUR 250 million in first six months Robeco launches multi-factor strategy in high yield NHG opts for Robeco, a.s.r. vermogensbeheer and KAS BANK - NHG shifts its investment strategy from advice to sustainable management Robeco and RobecoSAM launch Global SDG Credits strategy Robeco appoints Bart Oldenkamp as Head of Investment Solutions Mark van der Kroft to lead Robeco and RobecoSAM's Trends & Thematic Investment capability RobecoSAM and Robeco strengthen ties over Sustainable Investing Robeco appoints André van den Heuvel as Head of Institutional Sales NL & Nordics Lukas Daalder leaves Robeco Robeco strengthens its Global Fixed Income Macro team Robeco appoints Sonja Barendregt-Roojers to the Supervisory Board Robeco excludes investments in tobacco from funds Tom Keenan appointed as Head of Wholesale Asia ex-Japan at Robeco Robeco outsources part of its operations activities to J.P. Morgan Robeco launches UK Tax Transparent ACS Fund Robeco ONE breaks through EUR 1 billion barrier
2017
Robeco launches FinTech equities fund Robeco launches Robeco Global Credits - Short Maturity strategy Robeco appoints Christoph von Reiche as Head of Global Distribution & Marketing and Executive Committee member Robeco launches Quantitative Sustainable Emerging Markets strategy Robeco launches Multi-Factor equity indices range Robeco publishes Expected Returns 2018-2022: ‘Coming of age’ Robeco launches Robeco Chinese A-share Equities Robeco launches Robeco Global Industrial Innovation Equities Graham Elliot appointed as Head of Asia Pacific & Middle East Distribution at Robeco Robeco announces name changes for Lux-o-rente and Flex-o-rente