Schroders Capital AUM ticks up to £71.6bn thanks to private debt inflows

Schroders Capital’s assets under management (AUM) increased to £71.6bn in the third quarter, driven by “strong net inflows in private debt and credit alternatives”.

In Schroders’ third-quarter 2025 results, published today (23 October), the UK-listed asset manager’s alternatives arm reported net flows of £0.9bn in private markets during the period.

Schroders Capital also reported “good growth” in its private equity strategies, with its evergreen semi-liquid products driving flows. For real estate, products experienced outflows in the UK and Asia as part of “restructuring to align with its long-term strategy”.

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The overall Schroders group saw its total AUM rise by five per cent quarter-on-quarter to a record £816.7bn. This was attributed to “solid inflows and supportive market conditions”.

“AUM hit an all-time high, buoyed by supportive market conditions,” said Richard Oldfield, group chief executive. “In addition, our client focus and investment rigour are translating into strong client investment performance.”

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Net new business (NNB) for the group, excluding joint ventures (JVs) and associates, reached £4.9bn for the third quarter, while year-to-date NNB stood at £9.4bn.

“We remain steadfast in our commitment to active management as we help our clients navigate complex markets,” Oldfield added. “We are pleased to report our fourth successive quarter of positive net new business, excluding JVs and associates, and £9.4bn of positive net flows in the first nine months of the year.”

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