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We have stepped up our voting recommendations at Japanese companies, particularly on gender diversity and climate change.

In our latest Credit Pulse we consider the case for bullishness and bearishness about corporate conditions and the global economy, and suggest ways that credit investors can act on either sentiment.

Novartis has increased its board gender diversity, appointed its first new auditor since 1940 and shown leadership on artificial intelligence.

What is our current view of fixed income markets? And where do we see the best relative value?

In this latest dynamic debate in our Credit Pulse series, we ask: What is the bull case for markets versus the bear case? How cautious do investors need to be?

The pandemic widened pre-existing racial and ethnic disparities and will continue to exacerbate those inequities unless more is done.

The pandemic has starkly illustrated the links between different sustainability issues. We have explored these links, and the challenges for companies, employees, investors, and wider society in a series of articles highlighting our stewardship work.

Can investment professionals benefit from approaching their working day more mindfully?

The international business of Federated Hermes has announced the hire of Mike Daly as Sales Director

If virtual shareholder meetings are conducted well, they can support investor stewardship, rather than eroding shareholder rights.

Car manufacturers need to pick up the pace in transitioning from fossil fuels to electric vehicles, with tighter regulations on emissions looming.

Flexible working can enhance employee satisfaction, productivity and the long-term value of companies.