British Active Asset Managers Schroders and Ashmore Shares Surge on Strong Trading Updates
British asset managers Schroders and Ashmore reported strong results on January 15 2026. Their shares surged as active management found favor in the market.
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British asset managers Schroders plc and Ashmore Group plc released forecast-beating trading updates on January 15, 2026, leading to a significant rally in their stock prices. Shares in Schroders plcjumped 8% following the announcement, while Ashmore Group plcsaw its shares climb 14% today. The positive financial results signal a potential shift in the competitive landscape for active fund managers who have long struggled against passive index products in the United Kingdom 
GBand international markets.
GBand international markets.Schroders plcreported an annual adjusted profit of at least 745 million pounds, marking a 24% increase over the prior year. The firm's net new business reached 11 billion pounds, helping to push total assets under management to approximately 825 billion pounds. These gains were primarily driven by improved management fees and the strong performance of underlying assets. Chief Executive Richard Oldfield richard oldfieldhas been leading a strategic revamp of the company, which includes a focus on its higher-performing wealth business and a plan to achieve 150 million pounds of cost savings over the next three years.
