Press releases
2023
Robeco shares its Country Sustainability Rankings through Open Access Initiative
Robeco appoints Heads of Institutional Sales in the US & Canada, the Netherlands, and the UK
Robeco publishes 2022 Sustainability Report
Ralf Oberbannscheidt appointed Global Head of Thematic Investing
Robeco's climate survey shows continued net-zero commitments, biodiversity becoming a major concern, and challenges from energy markets and political pressure
Robeco launches Sustainable Senior Loan Fund
Van Lanschot Kempen enters into strategic partnership with Robeco and acquires online investment platform
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
31-05-2018 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