What are the hallmarks of best-practice carbon disclosures among corporate-bond issuers?

Global warming is a universal issue whose enormity seems to increase every year as new records for temperature, storm severity and species extinction are set, before being broken again. In the second episode of a two-part climate-focused special of Fundamentals, we ask: how should investors think about the climate within a portfolio context? And can investors adapt to a new climate normal?

In episode four of Fundamentals, Aoifinn Devitt, Head of Investment – Ireland, is joined by Will Pomroy, Lead Engager – SDG Engagement and Small & Mid Cap Equities, and Ingrid Kukuljan, Head of Impact Investing, as they discuss the climate crisis.

At the end of April, EOS at Federated Hermes published a white paper Guiding Principles for an Effective Board – Insights from Engagement.

How can we make purpose more meaningful and embed it into the operations of companies?

We explore our Global Equities team’s unique investment style and whether their philosophy has changed during the coronavirus pandemic.

Globalisation and the rise of new instruments, credit quality and sustainability made the last decade one of significant evolution for the high-yield market.

It is time to push the pause button and reset our expectations for the remainder of the year.

Will the coronavirus recovery chart a V, U, W or swoosh shape – or take a completely different course?

Will the shifts in our way of life accelerate industry trends that were already underway?