Key voting season trends in emerging markets – Federated Hermes Limited

In the latest issue of ESG Materiality, Federated Hermes reflect on the 2022 voting season and key trends, including the continued push for greater board independence and diversity across emerging markets.

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  • The AGM voting season in 2022 saw renewed attempts to improve board diversity and independence – underlining Federated Hermes' focus on board effectiveness as a key driver of long-term shareholder value.
  • Their corporate governance principles set out a clear expectation for the separation of chief executive officer (CEO) and chair roles as the most effective way to ensure the effectiveness and independence of the board.
  • They also profile two names – AIA Group and Landmark Optoelectronics, that have shown positive progress on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics, following their engagement.

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