Don’t expect decoupling of US and Chinese economies, despite continued tensions, experts warn
A panel discussion at last week’s Funds Congress centered around the balance of global power between the US and China, and how the...
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UK companies face greater scrutiny over board diversity
UK companies will face increased scrutiny over the ethnic and gender diversity of their boards at this year’s AGM season after an...
Bullish investors urge companies to focus on capex over balance sheet, finds survey
Investors are feeling more confidence about the economic recovery and have suggested companies start using cash flow to invest in...
The week in investor relations: Amsterdam ousts London, FT returns to index business and Bumble goes public
– Amsterdam knocked aside London as Europe’s top share-trading hub, reported the Financial Times (paywall). Euronext Amsterdam and...
Asset owners up focus on ESG amid pandemic, but regional differences to sustainability remain stark
Many asset owners have upped their focus on ESG as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, but major differences exist between regions...
Companies should disclose plans for net-zero carbon economy, says Fink’s annual letter
Companies should disclose a plan explaining how their business model will operate in a net-zero carbon economy, says Larry Fink...
Investors focus on climate while social issues are lower concern, finds survey
Institutional investors have named climate change as their top ESG issue for 2021, while showing less interest in social topics...
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Climate Action 100+ sees rise in net-zero targets but ‘clear gaps’ in reporting remain
Close to half the companies monitored by a major investor initiative on climate change have announced a target to hit net-zero...
Federated Hermes’ pioneering approach to active engagement
How many people make up the Federated Hermes engagement and responsible investing team? We have more than 60 global team members...
Investing beyond borders: fund manager profile of Blue Whale Capital
Founded in 2016, Blue Whale Capital is a global equity specialist based in London that manages the LF Blue Whale Growth Fund, a...
