Tag: Hermes
Asset manager Hermes calls for external review of culture at Volkswagen
Major investment adviser wants shareholders to vote against new Volkswagen board appointments, and an independent and analytical review of the carmaker’s plan to improve its culture and governance.
Hermes to take action on boardroom pay and diversity
Investment manager warns boards it will vote down the reappointment of nomination committee chairmen if they fail on boardroom diversity, while it will oppose pay policies that fail to meet its standards.
Hermes targets infrastructure firms for big governance improvements
Investment manager calls for overhaul of boards of infrastructure firms, with independent chairs, directors and board effectiveness reviews.
Hermes calls for ‘special audit’ of VW governance
Investor group calls for new investigation of management and supervisory boards at German automaker.
Hermes criticises Schroders over chairman’s role
Investment management firm opposes the promotion of Schroders’ chief executive to chairman.
Insights from the ICGN conference 2015
The International Corporate Governance Network conference produced tough debate on legal action, shareholder voting, JP Morgan’s Jamie Dimon and audit committees.
Deutsche Bank struck by shareholder revolt
Investors express their disquiet with performance at the German-based bank.
Asset managers accused of bias towards company managers
Investor rights group claims some asset managers back management too often on controversial topics.