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Economic Outlook: can things ‘only get better’? In his latest Economic Outlook, Senior Economic Adviser Neil Williams summarises his expectations for the global economy. 08/04/2021 - Neil Williams

Three wishes for tomorrow’s UK Budget Eoin Murray, Head of Investment, shares his three wishes for tomorrow's UK Budget 02/03/2021 - Eoin Murray

Infrastructure team realises its 50% interest in Braes of Doune wind farm The Infrastructure team, part of the international business of Federated Hermes, is pleased to announce that Hermes Infrastructure Fund I (“HIF I”) has sold a 50% interest in Braes of Doune wind farm to Greencoat UK Wind PLC ("UKW"), for a consideration of £48.1m. 24/02/2021

Under Pressure? 5 dynamics shaping the inflation outlook Silvia Dall'Angelo, Senior Economist, discusses the five dynamics shaping her inflation outlook for 2021. 26/01/2021 - Silvia Dall’Angelo

All eyes on Sustainability this Earnings Season Our dedicated commitment to sustainable wealth creation means we are not only busy forming financial expectations for the upcoming earnings season, but ESG expectations too. 18/01/2021 - Fraser Lundie

New research shows Covid has accelerated the social awakening New research from the Global Equities team at the international business of Federated Hermes shows that companies with good or improving social practices can potentially add up to 17bps each month to returns. 12/01/2021 - Lewis Grant

Federated Hermes launches residential brand Hestia and expands portfolio with two new acquisitions The International business of Federated Hermes has today announced the launch of a new Residential brand – Hestia. 16/12/2020 - Chris Taylor

Economic Outlook: 2021 and beyond - a slow and winding road to economic recovery In his latest Economic Outlook, Senior Economic Adviser Neil Williams summarises his expectations for the global economy in five main points. 15/12/2020 - Neil Williams

EOS at Federated Hermes publishes new Corporate Governance Principles for 2021 EOS at Federated Hermes, the leading stewardship provider, has today published its 2021 UK Corporate Governance Principles. In a letter to 124 listed UK companies, EOS has outlined its expectations across a number of important strategic governance, environmental and social topics. 30/11/2020 - Amy Wilson

Federated Hermes managed assets see success in the GRESB 2020 results A number of portfolios and assets managed by the international business of Federated Hermes have achieved success in in this year’s GRESB Real Estate Assessment results. 27/11/2020 - Chris Taylor

Federated Hermes Infrastructure appoints James Wardlaw as Partner Federated Hermes is announcing the appointment of James Wardlaw as a Partner in its Infrastructure business. 26/11/2020

Without a ‘Blue Wave’, will US energy companies steer towards a green future? In the run-up to the US election, many investors had positioned themselves for a ‘Blue Wave’. Yet, as it became clear that Biden’s Presidency would not be accompanied by a majority Democratic senate, oil and gas stocks rallied and renewable energy producer stocks fell. The absence of a senate majority has cast doubt on the now President-Elect’s ability to push through a climate-focused plan that would see an overhaul of federal energy policy and pledge to rejoin the Paris accord. 12/11/2020 - Audra Delport

Economic Outlook: Will the debt matter? Neil Williams examines the impact that various pandemic-related stimulus packages have had on both global government debt and the efficacy of monetary and fiscal tools available to policy-makers. 23/09/2020 - Neil Williams

Credit Investors not valuing their privacy Evidence shows that bonds issued by private companies offer no premium versus those with public equity market capitalization. Historic data coupled with elevated risks highlight why Fraser Lundie, Head of Credit at the international business of Federated Hermes, views this as a mispricing. 17/09/2020 - Fraser Lundie

International business of Federated Hermes appoints Head of Corporate Communications The International business of Federated Hermes has announced that Johnny Weir has been appointed as Head of Corporate Communications, with immediate effect. 04/08/2020 - Harriet Steel

Federated Hermes achieves highest score from Real Impact Tracker in the history of its certification The international business of Federated Hermes was recently assessed by Real Impact Tracker, which certifies institutions most committed to Impact. 17/07/2020 - Saker Nusseibeh, CBE

EOS selected by Credit Suisse Pension Fund for stewardship services 06/07/2020 - Dr. Hans-Christoph Hirt

EOS - Statement on HSBC and National Security Law in Hong Kong Statement from Roland Bosch, Lead Engager - Financial Services, EOS at Federated Hermes 30/06/2020 - Roland Bosch

Keith Davies appointed Head of Strategic Risk & Compliance 24/06/2020 - Saker Nusseibeh, CBE

Why sustainability is here to stay In his latest report, 'The sustainability of sustainability: green finance during the pandemic’, Mitch Reznick, Head of Research and Sustainable Fixed Income, International at Federated Hermes, explains why sustainability is far more than a passing trend. 23/06/2020 - Mitch Reznick

How companies respond to risk: engaging during a crisis Aaron Hay, Lead Engager - Fixed Income, International at Federated Hermes, discusses some of the companies his team has been engaging with during the Covid-19 crisis and how they have been responding to both the short and long-term issues. 16/06/2020 - Aaron Hay

Dermot Kiernan to head Hermes Property Unit Trust The International business of Federated Hermes is pleased to announce the appointment of Dermot Kiernan as Fund Director for its Hermes Property Unit Trust (HPUT). 11/06/2020 - Chris Taylor

High Yield can be the White Knight of the Income Crisis Marking the 10-year anniversary of our Global High Yield capabilities, Fraser Lundie, CFA, Head of Credit, explains why investors on the hunt for income amid the dividend drought should turn to high yield as a long-term, sustainable alternative. 14/05/2020 - Fraser Lundie

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. 31/03/2020 - Andrew Jackson