Schroders Plc SWOT Analysis, USP & Competitors

Schroders Plc

Parent Company

Schroders Plc.

Category

Investment Services

Sector

Banking & Financial Services

Tagline/ Slogan

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USP

Long history, diversified business model and financial stability

Schroders Plc STP

Segment

Asset management

Target Group

Corporations, financial institutions, high net worth individuals and retail investors

Positioning

A truly global asset management company

Schroders Plc SWOT Analysis

Strengths

1. Employee strength of about 3000
2. Diversified book of business in terms of product and distribution channel helps weather adverse market conditions
3. Globally diversified business operations in 26 countries
4. Diversified client base with low level of concentration

5. It has a strong market presence in the industry owing to its strong management team

Weaknesses

1. Over exposure to equity asset class
2. Decline in net new business inflows due to market instability and uncertainty and adverse retail investor sentiment

Opportunities

1. Likely to benefit from RDR related industry adjustments
2. With its current market position, the company is well placed to take advantage of the positive long term market trend
3. Growing global asset management and custody banks sector

Threats

1. Strong competition outside the US, and in retail channels
2. Consolidation in fund management industry could create bigger competitors
3. Weak economic outlook for the UK would make it difficult for asset management companies to sustain their assets and attract new assets.

Schroders Plc Competition

Competitors

1. Aberdeen Asset Management Plc.
2.Ashmore Group Plc.
3.BlackRock Inc.