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Based Integrated ESG Manager Hermes Investment Management
Hermes Credit strategies hit key milestones
As the Hermes Global High Yield, Global Investment Grade, Multi-Strategy and Absolute Return Credit strategies hit key milestones, Fraser Lundie CFA, Co-Head of Credit at Hermes Investment Management, explains how a rigorous investment process has allowed them to weather volatile storms. Marking new milestones This month, our Global High Yield Credit, Multi-Strategy Credit and Absolute Return […]
Hermes is turning up the heat on climate change with the launch of a carbon tool
Hermes Investment Management, the £33.6 billion manager, has been investing in the development of a number of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) tools for its fund managers and engagers to use to make enhanced investment decisions and to better inform engagement activities with companies on ESG matters. Hermes will be launching a carbon tool that […]
Hermes EOS to raise shareholder concerns at Hon Hai AGM
Ahead of the Hon Hai Precision Industry (“Foxconn Technology”) AGM on Friday 22 June, Dr. Christine Chow, Director of Hermes EOS, highlights the issues that she will be raising with the Founder and Chair, Mr Terry Gou, and his senior team. Hermes EOS has been engaging with Hon Hai since 2010 and we have been […]
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Hermes strengthens Responsibility Office with two new hires
Hermes Investment Management, the £33.6 billion manager, has today announced the expansion of its Responsibility Office, with the appointment of Ingrid Holmes and Kate Fowler. Led by Leon Kamhi, Head of Responsibility, the Responsibility Office coordinates, develops and supports the implementation of the firm’s responsible investment and stewardship policies. Holmes has a strong track-record in […]
Hermes appoints Director of Business Development for the Nordics
Hermes Investment Management, the £33.6 billion manager, has today announced the appointment of Magnus Kristensen as Director of Business Development for the Nordic region. Based in Denmark, Magnus will report into Paul Voute, Head of European Business Development. The Nordic region is a core market for Hermes, where the firm has developed a diversified pool […]
Hermes expands EOS team in North America
Hermes Investment Management, the £30.8 billion manager, has appointed Tim Youmans as Engagement Director in its stewardship and engagement team, Hermes EOS. Based in New York, Tim will focus on enhancing the activities of Hermes EOS in the North American market and will report to Bruce Duguid, Head of Stewardship, Hermes EOS. In this role, […]
Hermes EOS to call for more effective leadership and management stability at Deutsche Bank AGM
Ahead of the Deutsche Bank AG AGM on Thursday 24 May, Dr. Hans-Christoph Hirt, Head of Hermes EOS at Hermes Investment Management, highlights the questions the Chair needs to answer and explains why the Chair is ultimately responsible for the company’s limited progress in the implementation of a value-creating strategy. He also raises concerns about the […]
Hermes EOS to provide qualified support for the Chair of Deutsche Börse
Ahead of the Deutsche Börse AGM on Wednesday 16 May, Dr Michael Viehs, Associate Director of Responsibility, comments on Hermes EOS’s voting recommendations and the qualified support for the re-election of Joachim Faber, the Chair of the supervisory board. Specifically, Hermes EOS recommends its clients and other investors to: Vote against the discharge of the company’s former CEO Carsten […]
