Hermes EOS highlights governance concerns at alibaba
Ahead of the Alibaba (“NYSE: BABA”) AGM on Wednesday 31 October 2018, Dr Christine Chow, Director of Hermes EOS, highlights the issues that Hermes EOS are raising with the Board of Directors and outlines voting recommendations to clients. Executive summary Hermes EOS encourages Alibaba to consider: Disclosing the mechanism by which the Alibaba’s Cayman Islands […]
Shared interests unite bondholders and shareholders
The perceived divergence of priorities between bondholders and shareholders has led some to believe that these investors cannot engage with companies on the same issues. Some – remarkably – even question the legitimacy of bondholders (or other creditors) engaging with companies in the first place. However, given their financial stakes in a company, both types […]
Hermes EOS appointed by Brunel Pension Partnership
Hermes Investment Management has today announced that its stewardship and engagement team, Hermes EOS, has been appointed by Brunel Pension Partnership (Brunel) to provide voting and engagement services. Brunel brings together circa £30 billion investments of 10 likeminded Local Government Pensions Scheme funds. It is one of eight national pooled funds and will manage the […]
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Hermes to launch Global Emerging Markets SMID Strategy
Hermes Investment Management, the £33.6 billion manager, today announces that it plans to launch a Global Emerging Markets SMID (small- and midcap) strategy, subject to regulatory approval. Building on the success of the Hermes Global Emerging Markets Strategy, which has outperformed its benchmark by an annualised 6.4% and 4.7% over the past five- and three-year […]
Ways to successfully tap Europe’s rich direct lending pipeline
In an era of rising correlations, institutional investors are increasing exposure to alternative asset classes. At the forefront of this trend is direct lending, where institutional investors can access sustainable yields and sources of uncorrelated returns. In his latest insight, Patrick Marshall, Head of Private Debt and CLOs at Hermes Investment Management, discusses how to […]
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Hermes Credit strategies hit key milestones
As the Hermes Global High Yield, Global Investment Grade, Multi-Strategy and Absolute Return Credit strategies hit key milestones, Fraser Lundie CFA, Co-Head of Credit at Hermes Investment Management, explains how a rigorous investment process has allowed them to weather volatile storms. Marking new milestones This month, our Global High Yield Credit, Multi-Strategy Credit and Absolute Return […]
Hermes is turning up the heat on climate change with the launch of a carbon tool
Hermes Investment Management, the £33.6 billion manager, has been investing in the development of a number of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) tools for its fund managers and engagers to use to make enhanced investment decisions and to better inform engagement activities with companies on ESG matters. Hermes will be launching a carbon tool that […]
