AI: Transformative technology 75 years in the making
The pioneering British mathematician and computer scientist Alan Turing predicted in 1950 that by the end of the 20th century, the use of words and general educated opinion would have altered so much that we could all ‘speak of machines thinking without expecting to be contradicted’. He was slightly optimistic with his timeline but if […]
Sustainable Global Equity, Annual Report, 2023-24
Fast reading Investment review, June-to-June Engagement overview Anniversary Q&A: Celebrating three years of the Sustainable Global Equity Strategy ‘Leader’ case study: Nvidia ‘Improver’ case study: LKQ ‘Impact’ case study: Novo Nordisk A high conviction, fundamental strategy targeting sustainable companies: profitable businesses whose products, operations and activities help create a more sustainable future. Sustainable Global Equity, […]
Celebrating three years of the Sustainable Global Equity Strategy
Fast reading Launched three years ago, our Sustainable Global Equity Strategy was designed as a core allocation that employ a sustainability lens to improve long-term financial returns. The portfolio comprises a wide range of company types from growth to quality and value, from small/mid-cap through to mega-cap, and across both developed and emerging markets. Our […]
Fund Selector Masterclass – Global Equities
Learning outcomes: Mega cap tech stocks: threat or opportunity for global investors Identifying and pricing innovation and sustainable companies The role of human capital in generating high returns to investors Fund Selector: Richard Rainback, EFG Speakers: Fred Mahon, Fund Manager, Human Capital Fund, Church House Mikhail Zverev, Fund Manager, Amati Global Innovation Fund, Amati Global […]
Today’s healthcare treatment, tomorrow’s healthcare innovation
Fast reading: The healthcare sector is set for continued expansion on the back of ongoing population growth, higher life expectancy, improved availability, continuing innovation and increased personal and institutional spending power. As well as benefiting from this structural growth, life sciences businesses such as contract development and manufacturing organisations (CDMOs) and healthcare equipment providers are […]
Sustainable Global Equity, 2023
Fast reading: Investment review, 2023 Engagement overview: 59 engagement objectives with 42 companies engaged Thematic focus: How life sciences are enabling today’s healthcare treatment – and tomorrow’s healthcare innovation Engagement case study: Lonza Group Engagement case study: Thermo Fisher Sustainable Global Equity, 2023 Download Archive: Please view previous reports below: Sustainable Global Equity, June 2022-23 […]
Meet the Manager: Henry Biddle
What’s your role at Federated Hermes? I’m a portfolio manager on the US Equity Strategy and on the Sustainable Global Equity Strategy. How did you get started in your career? I started off straight out of university, training as an accountant with Deloitte. I did that for four years, as I wanted a broad base […]
SDG Engagement High Yield Credit: 2023 Annual Report
Four full years of engaging
Climate Change High Yield Credit, Annual Report 2023
Fast reading Thematic focus: How our Climate Change Impact (CCI) score has evolved over the years and how it seeks to track present and future progress by portfolio companies in reducing emissions. Performance and investment review: In a year where energy stocks were top dog how did portfolio returns hold up? The power of engagement: […]
Sustainable investing: More than meets the eye?
What does sustainable investing mean to you and how does it manifest itself in this strategy? In simple terms, sustainable investing is the consideration of social and environmental factors alongside financial return, such that the companies we invest in are in some small way contributing to a better future – from the products they produce, […]
