More proposals reaching AGM votes this proxy season
The 2020 proxy season has been unusual for many reasons, not least because hundreds of companies have switched to virtual AGMs as...
Investor perspectives Archive
Investor group endorses ‘statement of solidarity’ on racial justice
As many companies across the US take today – the anniversary of when the final group of former slaves were told they were free –...
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Covid-19 set to reshape major stock market indexes
Companies should be prepared for higher volatility and trading volumes over the next two weeks as a series of key indexes...
Fund manager profile: ING Private Portfolio Management
ING Private Portfolio Management is the wealth management arm of ING Private Banking (ING PB) in Belgium. It is a global investor...
Are emerging markets indices losing weight?
The discipline of emerging markets investing – choosing investible targets in economies transitioning between developing and...
Investor groups ponder further action on racial inequality
A number of socially responsible investors across America are in active discussions about how they can further support the...
The week in investor relations: Climate focus, M&A weakness and an index reshuffle
ESG – Companies came under increased pressure from climate change resolutions this year, reported the Financial Times (paywall)...
Advisory intelligence: Why investors sold large-cap technology stocks
Sponsored content During the first quarter of 2020, as the reality of the Covid-19 pandemic dawned on investors, outflows in the...
Buy, sell or do nothing? Timing is everything
The first requirement of great comedy is timing: with great timing, an average gag becomes a rib-tickler; get the timing wrong and...
Global fund managers remain bearish
Stocks may have surged from March lows, but investors remain wary of the recovery and are keeping plenty of cash on hand...
