Kunjal Gala appointed Lead Portfolio Manager
Federated Hermes has today announced that Kunjal Gala has been appointed Lead Portfolio Manager for the Hermes Global Emerging Markets Fund and the Hermes Global Emerging Markets SMID Equity Fund with effect from 1st September 2020. Gary Greenberg will remain Global Head of Emerging Markets but will step back from day-to-day management of portfolios and […]
There’s no such thing as a bear market without a bear market rally
The longest equity bull market in history (at least for the US) came to an end on the 19th February, just a couple of weeks short of its 11th birthday. In the midst of our pandemic crisis, Eoin Murray, Head of Investment at the international business of Federated Hermes, refreshes his study on bear markets […]
UK IFAs report major rise in ESG allocations since start of Covid-19 outbreak
85% of UK IFAs have seen a rise in client requests to allocate capital to ESG-integrated funds since the start of the Covid-19 outbreak 82% believe that the current crisis and its impacts will result in more individuals investing in pursuit of environmental, societal and governance goals in the future Over three-quarters (78%) think investors […]
Social factor outperformers prove resilient in equity markets
The scale of the pandemic and the response elicited has shone the light firmly on the ‘S’ of Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) factors, but all three issues have come to the fore as the crisis has developed. Eoin Murray, Head of Investment, at the international business of Federated Hermes, takes a closer look at […]
Discerning dislocations in credit markets
Markets have been roiled by extreme volatility through the course of March, driving major dislocation between recent price action and intrinsic value. Andrew Jackson, Head of Fixed Income at the International Business of Federated Hermes, assesses four sectors where pricing and value seem particularly distorted. Credit spreads have widened dramatically this month, creating opportunities for […]
Federated Hermes & Beyond Ratings
New research highlights strong correlation between ESG factors and developed markets sovereign spreads
Credit view
The impact of the coronavirus on industry sectors
Federated Hermes strengthens sustainable investment offering with two new hires
Federated Hermes demonstrates its commitment to sustainable client solutions with two new hires for its equity investment teams in the international business. This month, impact investing specialist Ingrid Kukuljan will be joining as Head of Impact Investing and Caroline Cantor, CFA, as Investment Director. Based in London, Ingrid will be leading the Impact Opportunities team […]
Federated Hermes, Inc. Introduces New Brand Identity
Federated Investors, Inc. and Hermes Investment Management have combined their names to become Federated Hermes, Inc., a $576 billion global asset manager. Federated Hermes is unveiling an updated corporate identity, focused on a commitment to responsible investing to achieve financial outperformance. The new name reflects the combining of two leading active management firms. Federated Hermes […]
CEO Saker Nusseibeh recognised with CBE in New Year’s Honours list 2019
Saker Nusseibeh, CEO of Hermes Investment Management, recognised with CBE in New Year’s Honours list, 2019 In the New Year’s Honours list released this weekend Saker Nusseibeh, CEO of Hermes Investment Management, has been awarded a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in recognition for services to Responsible Business and Finance. In […]
