Your Questions Answered: Global Emerging Markets
What does ‘quality’ mean in your approach to EM equities? I think it’s important, because ‘quality’ is a word that gets bandied around a lot, to define the terms that we use when we talk about quality companies. Quality for us means a number of things in the context of investing. Does the company have […]
Paradigm shift
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Korea discount: a dream deferred?
Fast reading In our opinion, the ‘Korea discount’ has deprived investors of returns, in many cases leaving them impoverished relative to the growing value of the very companies into which they have invested. We believe it has also raised the cost of capital for South Korean enterprise, reduced risk-taking and economic activity, while undermining innovation. […]
15 for 15: A US SMID retrospective
When did you join Federated Hermes and what were you doing before? Initially qualifying as an accountant with PwC, I joined Hermes (from the Rio Tinto pension scheme) to focus on European small- and mid-cap companies in 2005. I transitioned to the US small- and mid-cap team in 2009, taking over as Lead Manager in […]
Opportunities at the longer end of the commercial paper curve?
Short Term Investments Committee
Seeds of change: Engaging on deforestation
This fact is increasingly calling investors to action, as well as: Regulatory developments: Regulators are strengthening their demands for traceability, and companies run the risk of fines and reputational damage if they do not comply. Changing consumer preferences: Conscious consumption is on the rise, with consumers increasingly factoring sustainability into their purchasing decisions.1 Heightened visibility: […]
Volatility persists amid global uncertainties
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Short duration credit: ride the wave
Fast reading Bond yields have risen to such a level that the carry an investor receives in short duration debt should provide more than adequate compensation for any changes in bond prices. A global approach, trading in multiple currencies, can allow an element of arbitrage to capitalise on opportunities that may arise – between one […]
SDG Engagement Equity Q1 2024 case study
Wintrust Financial
US and Europe on divergent rate cut paths
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