Hermes
Industry Voice: When coupons are king: the case for global high-yield credit
High-yield bonds were particularly affected during the March sell-off, and the asset class is still trading at attractive valuations. At a time when listed companies are cutting dividends, we believe that high yield’s income-generating qualities means that it has the potential to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns earlier on in the market’s recovery.
Harnessing the power of credit to boost responsible investment
While equities are often considered the best weapon to wield in ESG-related engagement, pension schemes also have huge power through their bond allocations, says Mitch Reznick
Environment Agency fund joins global push for environmental impact disclosure
The Environment Agency Pension Fund (EAPF) has joined a coalition of 88 investors to demand companies disclose more information on environmental impact.
Pension funds 'need incentives' to invest for net-zero emission future
Greater incentives are needed to encourage institutional investors, including pension funds, to invest in such a way to help prevent climate change, investment experts have argued.
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.
Brunel LGPS pool chooses Hermes for engagement mandate
The £30bn Brunel Pension Partnership has appointed Hermes Equity Ownership Services (EOS) to provide voting and engagement services.
FRC promotes greater shareholder engagement in updated corporate governance code
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has unveiled the 2018 version of its UK corporate governance code, setting out how it believes companies should approach relationships with shareholders, including pension schemes.
BT Pension Scheme completes £260m sale of stake in Hermes
US-based Federated Investors has completed its acquisition of a 60% interest in Hermes Investment Management from the BT Pension Scheme (BTPS).
Do climate change resolutions erode shareholder value?
A contentious report claims ESG resolutions at American company AGMs can do more harm than good. James Phillips explores the findings
BT Pension Scheme sells majority stake in Hermes
The BT Pension Scheme (BTPS) is to sell two-thirds of its interest in Hermes Fund Managers, the investment company it founded 35 years ago, to American asset manager Federated Investors for £246m.
Are asset managers delivering on their ESG claims?
Despite improvements in investment manager attitudes towards responsible investment, research reveals there is a way to go before the majority deliver meaningful action. Victoria Ticha explores why
Origination: key to success in direct lending
Origination is a powerful tool. A strong origination capability can provide access to high-quality loans, and consequently, generates strong and resilient returns in a low-yield environment. Here Patrick Marshall assesses how our unique origination strategy...
Origination: Key to success in direct lending
Origination is a powerful tool. A strong origination capability can provide access to high-quality loans, and consequently, generates strong and resilient returns in a low-yield environment. Here Patrick Marshall assesses how our unique origination strategy...
Europe v US: For direct lenders, where is the relative value?
Patrick Marshall of Hermes compares direct lending markets on both sides of the Atlantic
Origination: key to success in direct lending
Origination is a powerful tool. A strong origination capability can provide access to high-quality loans, and consequently, generates strong and resilient returns in a low-yield environment. Here we assess how our unique origination strategy acts as a...
Searching for greater yield? Consider a direct approach
Patrick Marshall, head of Private Debt & CLOs at Hermes Investment Management, sets out the case for why institutional investors should consider direct lending in their search for alternative yield
Hermes hires head of consultant relations
Douglas Anderson has been made head of consultant relations at Hermes Investment Management for Europe and the UK.
The implications of a Trump Presidency
Saker Nusseibeh looks at what we might expect from a Trump administration.
Could the UK experience the same fate as Japan?
Increased uncertainty around Brexit could lead to a prolonged period of low economic growth like that experienced by Japan. Charlotte Moore looks at what this will mean and how it can be prevented.
The case for direct lending
Hermes Investment Management head of private debt Patrick Marshall explains the appeal of capturing corporate lending returns
Responsible investing: Tomorrow's world depends on our decisions
Saker Nusseibeh asks whether difficult investment conditions have forced investors to turn away from responsible investment.
Hermes launches direct lending strategy
Hermes Investment Management has launched a direct lending strategy with a view to launching a fund later this year.
Ex-Canadian plan executive joins Hermes' infrastructure team
Hermes Investment Management has hired Robert Wall, who joins from the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB).
