Hermes Investment Management
What lessons have we learned from the financial crisis?
Saker Nusseibeh sets out five main lessons from the 2007 crash but questions whether we have learned from them
The pros and cons of direct lending
Schemes are allocating increasing sums to direct lending. Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the appeal of the asset class and asks if its stellar growth can continue.
We must not get complacent amid political instability
Saker Nusseibeh questions the rationality of market exuberance when there is still massive uncertainty over the future economic and political landscape
Understanding the impact of ESG factors on credit
While it can be difficult to isolate the impact that ESG factors have on the performance of credit instruments, the research is becoming hard to ignore, finds Helen Morrissey
Hermes research highlights relationship between ESG and credit spreads
Research from Hermes Investment Management shows a clear relationship between environmental, social and governance (ESG) credentials and performance from a credit perspective.
Are pension schemes prepared for political risk?
Last year put geopolitical risk on the map for pension schemes. Charlotte Moore looks at how this can affect their portfolios
Where are the opportunities in credit?
Credit markets face challenges but there are opportunities for schemes finds Lynn Strongin Dodds
More diverse approach needed to deal with low return environment
Greater diversity of thought and approach is needed if schemes are to make the most of the current low return environment.
Will Trump policies bring higher growth?
Saker Nusseibeh looks at whether Trump's policies will deliver higher growth rates.
What did schemes learn from real estate markets in 2016?
Helen Morrissey looks at pension schemes' experience of investing in the property market during 2016 and asks what they can expect during 2017
Hermes hires head of consultant relations
Douglas Anderson has been made head of consultant relations at Hermes Investment Management for Europe and the UK.
Pension funds join forces in major climate change initiative
Some of the UK's biggest pension schemes have co-founded an initiative to better understand how the transition to a low carbon economy affects their investments.
Dealing with political challenges
Charlotte Moore looks at the impact 2016's political events have had on pension schemes and asks how they can prepare for the future.
What geopolitical shocks are in store next year?
This year has delivered several political shocks for UK schemes in the form of Brexit and the outcome of the US general election. However, as Europe gears up for a round of elections next year Helen Morrissey asks what schemes need to watch out for.
Infrastructure: Long-term investing with a social purpose
Peter Hofbauer highlights how responsible investment considerations should play an integral part of infrastructure investment decision making.
PP Investment Awards 2016 - The winners
Here they are - the winners of the Professional Pensions Investment Awards (PPIA) 2016
Hermes appoints director of engagement
Carl Short has been appointed director of engagement at Hermes EOS in London and started work in March.
UK Pensions Awards 2016 - The Winners
Here they are - the winners of the UK Pensions Awards 2016.
Hermes promotes Colin Melvin to global head of stewardship
Hermes Investment Management has appointed CEO of Hermes Equity Ownership (EOS) Colin Melvin to global head of stewardship.
BT trustee chairman steps down from Hermes
Paul Spencer, who chairs the trustee board of the BT pension scheme, is to relinquish his role as chairman of the Hermes Investment Management board later this year.
Bad news for pensions as ECB cuts rates and extends QE
ECB’s decision to cut deposit rates suggest interest rates may stay low
Narrow and crowded credit trades could end up 'punishing' investors
Investors should be wary of crowded credit trades that are too limited in their focus, Hermes Investment Management has warned.
Hermes hires stewardship expert
Emma Hunt has been appointed director of strategic client management and business development at Hermes Equity Ownership Services (Hermes EOS).
BT scheme doubles private equity exposure
BT Pension Scheme has almost doubled its exposure to private equity through Hermes Gartmore Private Equity (GPE).
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