We aim to optimize performance returns for our clients by investing in well-managed companies. Intrinsic to the understanding of the potential of an investment is an appreciation of the quality of the company’s management, its structure, the appropriateness of its internal controls, and the assurance that ESG issues are managed to the benefit of long-term investor value.

Our responsible investment process includes identifying the ESG risks and opportunities faced by a company and ensuring that these challenges are well managed within the company’s business strategy.

We continue to try to protect and enhance the value of our clients’ holdings throughout the life of an investment. Active engagement with companies enables us to monitor trading, strategy, changes in management processes, remuneration, and social and environmental issues. We have a rigorous approach to ESG and proxy voting, and take our stewardship responsibilities to our clients very seriously.

We take an active role in the policy and regulation landscape, and we have board positions on, or membership of, a wide range of key regulatory and advisory bodies and networks.

These include: Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), Council of Institutional Investors, International Corporate Governance Network, Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) Stewardship Advisory Group, and the 30% Club Investor Group.