1、Schroders Annual Report and Accounts 2007Annual Report and Accounts200723143_ppCovers_Q6.qxp 12/3/08 02:41 Page BC2Cert no.SGS-COC-O620Designed by PauffleyPrinted by Beacon Press using itsenvironmental print technology.The electricitywas generated from renewable sources andapproximately 90%of the wa
2、ste associatedwith this product will be recycled.BeaconPress is registered to environmentalmanagement system ISO 14001,EMAS(Eco Management Audit Scheme)and is a CarbonNeutralcompany.This report is printed on Retreeve Vellumwhich is made with 20%de-inked post-consumer waste and 80%virgin fibre ofwhic
3、h at least 50%is FSC certified fibre.Overview1 Schroders in review2 Chairmans and Chief Executives statementBusiness review4 Who we are and what we do8 Our performance in 200711 Our plans and objectives13 Our priorities for 200814 Corporate responsibilityGovernance20 Directors profiles22 Directors r
4、eport24 Corporate governance report27 Remuneration report38 Nominations Committee report39 Audit Committee report41 Risk management and internal control report43 Directors responsibility statementFinancial statements44 Contents45 Auditors report46 Consolidated financial accounts50 Notes to the accou
5、nts92 Schroders plc accountsOther information103 Five-year consolidated financial summary104 Notice of Annual General Meeting109 Shareholder information111 Glossary of termsAt Schroders,asset management is our onlybusiness.Our goals are completely aligned withour clients the creation of long-term va
6、lue.We manage 139.1 billion on behalf of institutionaland retail investors,financial institutions and highnet worth clients from around the world,invested in a broad range of asset classes across equities,fixed income and alternatives.We employ more than 2,800 talented peopleworldwide operating from