PODCASTS

Corporate purpose: how can companies create social value? How can we make purpose more meaningful and embed it into the operations of companies? 05/06/2020 - Dr. Hans-Christoph Hirt

Why a systematic fundamental analysis is key for Global Equities We explore our Global Equities team’s unique investment style and whether their philosophy has changed during the coronavirus pandemic. 27/05/2020 - Aoifinn Devitt

A decade of change in global high yield Globalisation and the rise of new instruments, credit quality and sustainability made the last decade one of significant evolution for the high-yield market. 20/05/2020 - Andrew Jackson

Roads to recovery from the coronavirus crisis Will the coronavirus recovery chart a V, U, W or swoosh shape – or take a completely different course? 28/04/2020 - Andrew Jackson

Life beyond lockdown: how the coronavirus will accelerate existing global trends Will the shifts in our way of life accelerate industry trends that were already underway? 17/04/2020 - Aoifinn Devitt

Coronavirus: a pragmatic response to market panic How can fixed-income investors respond pragmatically to the coronavirus pandemic? 20/03/2020 - Andrew Jackson

Fundamentals: making sense of current market conditions in Asia ex Japan How does a portfolio manager deal with something as impactful but as uncertain as the coronavirus? 17/03/2020 - Aoifinn Devitt

Fixed-income investing in unprecedented times How should fixed-income investors approach today's unparalleled market conditions? 21/02/2020 - Andrew Jackson

Amplified: Fixed income markets in the new decade What will the new decade bring us? 18/02/2020 - Eoin Murray

Amplified: the future of finance is female Millennials are changing the investment market. 28/01/2020 - Aoifinn Devitt

Delta: our 2020 credit-sector outlook Hermes' credit analysts provide their 2020 outlooks for industry sectors. 21/01/2020 - Andrew Jackson

Eliminating gender bias: how to improve corporate diversity How does gender bias manifest itself in the business environment? 16/01/2020 - Dr Christine Chow

Sustainable agriculture: the economics of healthy soil Where is modern industrial agriculture taking us? 06/01/2020 - Eoin Murray

Amplified: three themes to watch in 2020 What is on the horizon for financial markets as we enter a new decade? 13/12/2019 - Aoifinn Devitt

Amplified: Investing in Europe - diamonds in the rough In this episode of Amplified, Aoifinn Devitt, Head of Investment of Hermes Fund Managers Ireland Limited, and Martin Todd, European Equities Portfolio Manager, discuss the case for investing in Europe today, some of the challenges and opportunities that the region presents, and question some of the prevailing narrative to uncover some hidden opportunities. 09/12/2019 - Aoifinn Devitt

Delta: the rationale and rigour of ESG analysis and engagement (part II) Step into our world of ESG analysis and engagement integration in investment decision-making in fixed income. 04/12/2019 - Andrew Jackson

Delta: the rationale and rigour of ESG analysis and engagement (part 1) Step into our world of ESG analysis and engagement integration in investment decision-making in fixed income. 04/12/2019 - Andrew Jackson

An appetite for change: building a sustainable food future Is the world ready for a meatless future? 05/11/2019

Powering the future: how demand for renewables is disrupting energy markets How big is the renewable energy opportunity for investors? 25/10/2019 - Eoin Murray

Delta: behind the scenes at Hermes Fixed Income What's it like to work in Hermes Fixed Income team? 24/10/2019 - Andrew Jackson

Amplified: weaving the SDGs into investment processes The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a universal set of goals, targets and indicators for global development. They have been called a blueprint for changing the world – but how? By ending global poverty, safeguarding the planet and aiming for prosperity for all – all by 2030. 02/10/2019 - Aoifinn Devitt

Delta: from the rear-view mirror to the road ahead (part I) How has life as a credit investor changed in the past year? 17/09/2019 - Andrew Jackson

Delta: from the rear-view mirror to the road ahead (part II) How has life as a credit investor changed in the past year? 17/09/2019 - Andrew Jackson

Amplified: Reflections on the 2019 voting season Climate change, AI ethics and data governance, and the US opioid epidemic were among investors’ biggest concerns during the 2019 voting season, with a number of significant shareholder resolutions. 22/08/2019 - Amy Wilson