Financial stability concerns back to the fore
Ahead of the Curve
Will the latest rate hike be the last?
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Markets tread water as world hits demographic tipping point
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Muted markets searching for shafts of light
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Why now is the right time to invest in China
Fast reading Concerns around China’s handing of the Covid pandemic and volatility in the country’s property market has weighed on the valuation of Chinese equities, which are trading at discounts not seen for more than two decades. The government’s abandonment of its strict zero-Covid policy at the turn of the year should provide a boost […]
SDG Engagement High Yield Credit, Annual Report 2022
Turning engagement into meaningful change
Meet the Manager: Martin Todd
What’s your role at Federated Hermes? I’ve been at Federated Hermes for 10 years as an analyst and portfolio manager. Currently I’m a portfolio manager on two equity strategies here at Federated Hermes. I’m the lead manager on our Sustainable Global Equity Fund and co-manager on the Impact Opportunities Equity Fund. How did you get […]
Global Equity ESG, Annual Report 2022
Fast reading: Annual review 2022: A run-down of what turned out to be a topsy-turvy year for investors. Engagement overview: 145 engagement objectives with 76 companies engaged. An update on our progress in 2022. In the spotlight: ESG in healthcare. How responsible investors can achieve tangible results in line with sustainable goals through engagement and […]
Emerging markets debt: Clouds of political uncertainty set to lift
Fast reading In February, Bola Tinubu was declared the winner of Nigeria’s closely contested election. While the president-elect faces a range of economic challenges, improvements in Nigeria’s external accounts from the opening of the Dangote oil refinery provide cause for optimism. Parliamentary and presidential elections are scheduled to take place in Turkey on 14 May, […]
Banking woes take centre stage
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