True long-term investing is still extremely rare when it comes to active management in the public markets. In his paper, ‘Playing the long game: Investing effectively beyond the market cycle’, Eoin Murray, Head of Investment at Hermes Investment Management, looks at how long-term investing could be

Patrick Marshall, Head of Private Debt & CLOs at Hermes Investment Management, shares his views on what it takes to invest successfully in European loans.

James Rutherford, European Equities Portfolio Manager at Hermes Investment Management, discusses how this makes 2017 suddenly an unusual year as growth forecasts have held up, unlike in many recent years where estimates have dwindled over the course of the year.

Neil Williams, Group Chief Economist at Hermes Investment Management, points out that ten years after the first glimpse of the financial crisis, and major economies have finally recouped their GDP

At the surface, the oil industry might appear impervious to the cleansing efforts of responsible investors. But if we drill deeper, it is clear that integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) analysis into investments – and engaging with companies – can deliver both a better financial

As Chinese firms position themselves as innovative leaders on the global stage, Gary Greenberg, Head of Emerging Markets at Hermes Investment Management, assesses the impact on the country’s political structure.

Gary Greenberg, Head of Emerging Markets at Hermes Investment Management, explores the outlook for China as it transitions from the export-led, SOE-dominated economy of recent decades to a technology-driven world leader.

As record low interest rates squeeze government bond yields and volatility prompts mistrust in corporate bonds and equity markets, investors are becoming increasingly perplexed over where to find attractive returns without excessive risk. Could Direct lending could provide the answers?

During a recent research trip to Brazil, we visited the heartland of Brazilian manufacturing amid a febrile political climate. As the flailing economy emerges from the worst recession in its history, we asked: what does the future look like for Brazil?

The combination of dramatically reduced bank lending to mid-market businesses since the financial crisis, combined with the strong demand for credit from these companies, has drawn a large number of new entrants to the direct-lending market.