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 […]
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Federated Hermes strengthens sustainable investment offering with two new hires
Federated Hermes demonstrates its commitment to sustainable client solutions with two new hires for its equity investment teams in the international business. This month, impact investing specialist Ingrid Kukuljan will be joining as Head of Impact Investing and Caroline Cantor, CFA, as Investment Director. Based in London, Ingrid will be leading the Impact Opportunities team […]
Federated Hermes, Inc. Introduces New Brand Identity
Federated Investors, Inc. and Hermes Investment Management have combined their names to become Federated Hermes, Inc., a $576 billion global asset manager. Federated Hermes is unveiling an updated corporate identity, focused on a commitment to responsible investing to achieve financial outperformance. The new name reflects the combining of two leading active management firms. Federated Hermes […]
CEO Saker Nusseibeh recognised with CBE in New Year’s Honours list 2019
Saker Nusseibeh, CEO of Hermes Investment Management, recognised with CBE in New Year’s Honours list, 2019 In the New Year’s Honours list released this weekend Saker Nusseibeh, CEO of Hermes Investment Management, has been awarded a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in recognition for services to Responsible Business and Finance. In […]
