Private equity perspectives: Less capital, more opportunity
Fast reading Macro realities are catching up with markets Receding liquidity brings levered corporates to a crossroads Bifurcated fundraising creates opportunities at the lower end of the market Active portfolio management in a challenging exit environment Download For further information on Federated Hermes’ Private Equity capabilities, please click here. Share:
Where next for the rally?
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Investors prep for June rate cuts
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Global Equity ESG, Annual Report 2023
Fast reading Annual review 2023: How the strategy fared over a turbulent year. Engagement overview: 109 engagement objectives with 78 companies engaged. Plus, an update on our progress in 2023. Introducing the new QESG 3.0: The next generation. The team’s assessment of ESG – the QESG Score – is embedded directly within our stock selection […]
Fiorino: Where physics meets finance
Basel lies 251km due northeast by road from Geneva, putting a precise Swiss measure on the distance between big finance and big science. Headquartered in the Geneva suburb of Meryin, CERN1 has served as the global mecca of particle physics research since it switched on the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in 2008. Via the LHC […]
The bulls are in control
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Commodities of the future: the metals vital to energy transition
This is sponsored content from Citywire in association with Federated Hermes Limited. When investors consider metals exposure in their portfolios, they might once have focused on gold, silver and platinum. Today, more common metals are becoming increasingly important because they will play a vital role in the energy transition. Demand for copper, for example, is […]
Unlocking the potential of sustainable credit
There’s no doubt that more sustainable corporate practices make sense. However, understanding how to incorporate these models into credit analysis takes deep expertise and ongoing engagement. Fortunately, we have both. Watch our video below to learn more. To find out more about our sustainable credit offering, please explore our website. Share:
The unpersuadables?
Led by its impressive President, Hiromi Yamaji, the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s strategy for increasing shareholder returns has been to convince companies to do the right thing. This has been achieved by encouraging enhanced stockholder engagement and reporting, supporting a culture shift, while naming co-operative companies, thereby shaming delinquents. This approach is proving effective, with many […]
ESG in China: A hidden opportunity
Fast reading ESG ratings consistently show Chinese companies lagging their EM peers on ESG, prompting questions about whether China is investable from an ESG perspective. While the ratings do not capture the full picture, there is no doubt that China is challenging for the ESG investor – despite various positive regulatory drivers for ESG in […]