Hermes appointed for LGPS Central engagement remit
LGPS Central has appointed Hermes Equity Ownership Services (EOS) to run engagement and voting services for the investments of its nine local authority funds.
The stewardship and engagement arm of Hermes Investment Management will be tasked with promoting high standards of corporate stewardship and responsible investment for around £14bn of the local government...
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