Schroder

Has the economic outlook brightened?

Schroders posted a £200m net retail inflow in the first quarter, stemming the strong redemptions it suffered last year.

Schroders has appointed Karl Dasher as head of fixed income.

A positive Japanese equity outlook has led the £150m Schroder Japan Alpha Plus fund to re-open for new investors.

Bill Mott is delaying his plans to retire from Credit Suisse and will continue his oversight of the firm's investment strategy following Errol Francis's departure.