Schroders and Standard & Poor's team up to offer new service

Schroders and Standard & Poor's have launched a product for financial companies that will offer their investors access to Standard & Poor's fund research capabilities combined with Schroders' investment skills. In this joint initiative, Standard & Poor's will conduct fund research and analysis and will recommend funds for selection. Schroders will provide asset allocation, portfolio construction, risk management and performance measurement. Schroders' international wholesale network will also provide marketing and sales service. The service will be available globally excluding North America.