2024 Proxy Voting Season themes and trends Document By Sophie Johnson, Head of Corporate Governance & Proxy Voting, Responsible Investment PDF 1mb
Net Zero Stewardship Programme Report 2022 Royal London Asset Management recognises the science of climate change and the impact it can have on financial outcomes for our clients if not managed appropriately. We have been engaging on climate for... PDF 2mb
Royal London Asset Management selects Gilbanks to enhance its flagship Birmingham asset © Royal London Asset Management Property Royal London Asset Management Property has chosen premium workspace provider Gilbanks to develop a 22,000 sq. ft space on a 15-year lease at the landmark Five... 12 February 2025
Railpen and Royal London Asset Management publish new guidance for investors on cybersecurity risk and resilience Railpen, one of the largest pension managers in the UK and responsible for managing £34 billion of assets on behalf of over 350,000 members, has published a new report in partnership with Royal London... 08 January 2025
Will Nicoll to take over Royal London Asset Management Fixed Income team, as Jonathan Platt to retire at the end of 2024 Royal London Asset Management today announces that Will Nicoll is to take over management of its Fixed Income Team at the end of 2024, as Head of Fixed Income Jonathan Platt sets out his intention to retire... 17 April 2024
Royal London Asset Management Calls for Water Companies to Help Protect Public Health Against the Risks of Antimicrobial Resistance The World Health Organisation lists antimicrobial resistance amongst the top 10 threats for global health, an estimated 10 million lives could be lost globally each year by 2050. Human antibiotic use... 20 September 2024 by Carlota Garcia-Manas
Royal London Asset Management appoints Phil Reid as Head of Sales to accelerate growth Royal London Asset Management today announces the appointment of Phil Reid as Head of Sales, as it strengthens its Client Group leadership team. Reporting into Chief Client Officer, Ed Venner, Phil will... 07 October 2024
UK GDP – still at risk of recession Commenting on this morning’s UK GDP data Melanie Baker, Senior Economist at Royal London Asset Management, said: “Today’s picture of falling output in July follows a relatively strong June and likely partly... 13 September 2023 by Melanie Baker
UK CPI inflation: A downside surprise means more room for a ‘skip’ from the Bank of England Commenting on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) published today, Royal London Asset Management’s Senior Economist, Melanie Baker, said: “The fall in inflation wasn’t just about food and hotels, and headline... 20 September 2023 by Melanie Baker
Bank of England interest rate decision: A Hawkish-ish Hold Commenting on the Bank of England decision to leave interest rates unchanged at 5.25% today, Royal London Asset Management’s Senior Economist, Melanie Baker, said: “The key question for now is whether... 22 September 2023 by Melanie Baker
UK GDP - on track for a fall in Q3 Commenting on this morning’s UK GDP data, Melanie Baker, Senior Economist at Royal London Asset Management, said: “Despite past ONS revisions improving the Covid-era backstory for GDP, since early 2022... 12 October 2023 by Melanie Baker
UK GDP – recession avoidance Commenting on this morning’s UK GDP data Melanie Baker, Senior Economist at Royal London Asset Management, said: “Although Q3 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was a touch stronger than expected, the details... 10 November 2023 by Melanie Baker
Bank of England: Still three voting for a hike and no rate cut decision Commenting on today's rate decision from the Bank of England, Melanie Baker, Senior Economist at Royal London Asset Management, said: “The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) again flagged... 14 December 2023 by Melanie Baker