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Trade group probes companies amid investor concerns
An analysis of the UK’s Public Register by the Investment Association, suggests that some companies are ignoring investor concerns
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Morningstar slams hidden backers behind anti-ESG campaign
SEC proxy voting review accused of being influenced by corporate interests
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Dutch fund manager presses for change in energy sector
NN Investment Partners has outlined a new engagement programme for investments in energy companies
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World’s largest sovereign wealth fund seeks proxy improvements
The manager of the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund wants greater transparency of proxy voting
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ESG integration in bonds ‘requires different strategy’ to equities
ESG criteria in fixed income funds should focus on company’s financial strength, rather than market sentiment
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Clarity Clinic: Andrew Parry, Hermes Investment Management
Hermes Investment Management’s head of sustainable investing warns companies of the stark economic implications of a society divided by the ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’
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Hermes: ESG engagement not driven by investment size
Christine Chow, director at Hermes equity ownership services (EOS), sheds some light on her firm’s ESG engagement process.
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Fund firms feel weight of expectation on stewardship
Fund managers are facing increasing scrutiny and pressure to exercise their voting rights at company annual general meetings, as a result of investors placing a greater emphasis on stewardship.
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Axa IM renames impact fund as rivals multiply
Axa Investment Managers has renamed its gender diversity equities strategy as it seeks to compete with international rivals.
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Hermes sets high target for Asia growth
The recently-acquired boutique firm seeks a substantial increase in regional asset growth over the next five years, according to Harriet Steel, global head of business development based in London.
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Schroders votes against pay at Netflix and Hermes
Schroders voted against the remuneration policies of several well-known companies in the second quarter of 2018 as it stepped up its aggression on pay, bonuses and board independence.
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Norges Bank excludes companies from pension fund
Norway’s central bank, Norges Bank, has excluded four companies from its Government Pension Fund on ethical recommendations by its Council of Ethics.
