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. In the overall ratings, Milton Keynes shopping centre, centre:mk – which is managed by Federated Hermes on behalf of the BT Pension Scheme (BTPS) and AustralianSuper– achieved first in […]
Federated Hermes Infrastructure appoints James Wardlaw as Partner
Federated Hermes is today announcing the appointment of James Wardlaw as a Partner in its Infrastructure business. He will be based in London and report to Hamish de Run, Head of Infrastructure, starting in December. Wardlaw will have primary responsibility for client relationships across Federated Hermes Infrastructure. In doing so he will steer capital raising […]
Looking into 2021 with Federated Hermes
Off the back of a challenging year our managers assess persisting hurdles and long-term risks, but also demonstrate a great deal of optimism. They look ahead to potential economic recovery, where long-term trends present opportunities, and how the pandemic has presented an awakening, with economies, businesses and our industry galvanising to create a better future […]
Federated Hermes calls on companies to halt and reverse biodiversity loss following UN Summit
Global leaders gathered at a virtual UN summit on Wednesday, with discussions focused on the theme “Urgent Action on Biodiversity for Sustainable Development”. Many heads of state emphasised the importance of biodiversity, outlined their existing national commitments and stressed the need to accelerate global action. As part of the summit, 75 countries have already signed […]
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. In an investment world ever more attuned to responsible investing, one might […]
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. Weir has been performing the role on an interim basis since last October, advising the firm on its media engagement across Europe and Asia as well as developing its internal communications capabilities. This […]
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, and achieved the highest score in the history of its certification. As a result, the firm has joined Real Impact Tracker’s certified community, for which around only five to ten percent of fund managers are […]
EOS selected by Credit Suisse Pension Fund for stewardship services
EOS, the stewardship team at investment manager Federated Hermes, has announced that it has been appointed by the Pension Fund of Credit Suisse Group, one of the largest pension funds in Switzerland. EOS will provide engagement services across the Fund’s £4.6bn corporate equity and bond assets. The news follows the Q1 announcement that EOS now […]
Keith Davies appointed Head of Strategic Risk & Compliance
The International business of Federated Hermes is pleased to announce the appointment of Keith Davies as the Head of Strategic Risk & Compliance, subject to regulatory approval. He joins from M&G plc, where he was most recently Chief Risk and Compliance / Resilience Officer. He will lead the Compliance and Risk teams ensuring regulatory best […]
Federated Hermes expands Fixed Income team with Investment Director hire
Reflecting the growing interest from clients and prospects in fixed-income solutions, Federated Hermes today announced the appointment of Anna Karim as Investment Director in its Fixed Income team in London. In this newly-created role, Anna will be a client-facing representative of Federated Hermes’ fixed income capabilities including public credit, structured credit, private debt, asset-based debt […]
