Investment managers stepped up the pressure on investee firms in 2019, with executive pay and director re-election continuing to top the list of main concerns.
Bermuda-listed Lazard Asset Management has launched an emerging markets managed volatility strategy.
Sweden’s state pension fund Första AP-fonden, or AP1, has appointed Kristin Magnusson Bernard as chief executive, after her predecessor was sacked over an alleged violation of internal trading regulations.
Almost half of UK investors (48%) expect to increase their environmental, social and governance (ESG) investments over the next three years.
As illiquidity continues to be an issue in some direct property funds, interest is being driven towards funds investing in listed real estate.
Morningstar has put Franklin Templeton and Legg Mason ‘under review’ following the merger announced this week.
