Keith Wade, Chief Economist at Schroders plc, alongside Doug Abbott, Head of UK Wealth, Client Group, Schroders plc, will speak at the Headlinemoney Investment & Pensions Masterclass on Tuesday 31 October 2023.

Keith Wade is Chief Economist at Schroders, responsible for the economics team and the house view of the world economy. He communicates the house view to Schroder investors and clients around the world. Over 25 years investment experience. He joined Schroders in 1988 and is based in London.

Keith was a Research officer at London Business School from 1984 to 1988, which involved macro economic research and forecasting of the UK economy.

Keith is also a trustee, honorary treasurer and chair of the investment committee for Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust in Cambridge (Cambridge University hospital). Regular contributor to the media and has co-authored a book on macro-economics for MBA students.

Qualifications: IMC; MSc in Economics from London School of Economics; BSc in Economics from London School of Economics.

Founded in 1804, Schroders is a global investment management firm with £726.1 billion assets under management, as at 30 June 2023. Schroders continues to deliver strong financial results in ever challenging market conditions, with a market capitalisation of circa £7 billion and over 6,100 employees across 38 locations. 

Schroders has benefited from a diverse business model by geography, asset class and client type. It offers innovative products and solutions across four core growing business areas; asset management, solutions, Schroders Capital (private assets) and wealth management. Clients include insurance companies, pension schemes, sovereign wealth funds, high net worth individuals and foundations.