EOS at Federated Hermes publishes engagement update for 2021
London – EOS at Federated Hermes, a leading stewardship provider which has USD1.75 trillion of institutional assets under advisement, today provides an update on its engagement activity through the second quarter (Q2) of 2021. The annual general meeting season has been characterised by the emergence of resolutions seeking a vote on climate transition plans and […]
Ursula Henry appointed as Head of International Decision Support
London – Ursula Henry joins the firm in a new role as Head of International Decision Support, reporting into CEO Saker Nusseibeh. In her role Ursula will be responsible for the effective co-ordination and leadership of group-wide functions spanning a range of areas including strategy, CSR, diversity and cultural engagement. Ursula joins us from the […]
Federated Hermes appoints Gemma Corrigan as Head of Policy and Advocacy
The International business of Federated Hermes has appointed Gemma Corrigan as Head of Policy and Advocacy, based in London. She will work within its Responsibility Office and report to Leon Kamhi, Head of Responsibility. Gemma will develop and lead the implementation of the firm’s advocacy programme. Drawing on her significant public sector experience, she will […]
Paradise Birmingham development team to join MEPC
London – MEPC, the wholly owned development and asset management subsidiary of the international business of Federated Hermes, announces that Argent’s eight-strong team working on the £700 million Paradise, Birmingham scheme will be joining the company. The team officially joined MEPC on 1 July 2021 and the operations will remain the same – to continue […]
Federated Hermes forecasts what lies ahead for the rest of 2021
This year’s market environment has already been challenging to navigate. A number of themes have captured the attention of our investment floor and our managers below have taken stock of how these are likely to evolve going forward. Eoin Murray, Head of Investment As we ‘build forwards better’, rather than ‘back’, the world is facing […]
Wellington Place in Leeds secures £87.8million financing
The international business of Federated Hermes and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) have secured a loan facility on Wellington Place, their jointly owned business park in Leeds city centre. The £87.8 million, five-year floating rate loan has been provided by Barings Real Estate, part of Barings LLC, one of the world’s largest diversified […]
Federated Hermes reveals proprietary database to quantify total impact of AUM and holdings on behalf of clients
The Impact and Sustainable Investing team at the international business of Federated Hermes has launched the Federated Hermes Impact Database. With this innovative and proprietary database, the team is able to report to clients on the overall impact of the Federated Hermes Impact Opportunities Fund’s assets under management, as well as the impact of individual holdings. Assessing the impact […]
Federated Hermes adds sales expert Mike Daly to UK Wholesale team
The international business of Federated Hermes has announced the hire of Mike Daly as Sales Director reporting into Dan Churchouse, Head of UK Wholesale Distribution. Based in London, Mike will be responsible for raising third party assets and generating new revenues from UK Wholesale clients in the capital. He joins the firm in June from […]
Federated Hermes and Dar Group strike long term partnership to develop UK HQ
London – The International business of Federated Hermes and Dar Group announce a new partnership to support the development of Dar’s new UK headquarters at 150 Holborn. The agreement will see Federated Hermes provide £100 million of development and investment financing over a 10-year term. Dar Group is a leading international consultancy active in infrastructure, […]
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