The UK commercial property market is facing unprecedented circumstances as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak and so valuation firms can no longer make reliable judgements on value.
We welcome the Government’s commitment to investment in innovation and skills, and the relief measures provided to businesses and workers in the face of COVID-19.
Investment managers will be turning the spotlight on companies’ efforts to manage climate change in this year’s AGM season, as the Investment Association (IA) today outlines its expectations of companies on issues including: climate change, executive pay, audit quality and diversity.
Investors are urging the Chancellor to use his upcoming Budget to boost the competitiveness of the UK economy and global standing of the UK investment management industry.
Nearly one in five FTSE 350 companies have received letters from the Investment Association (IA) and the Hampton-Alexander Review about the lack of gender diversity on their board and executive committees.
Investment managers have kept up pressure on companies in 2019, with key themes including executive pay and director re-election continuing to top the list of concerns.
Our key purpose is to make investment better for savers and investors, for companies and their employees, and for the economy. That way, everyone prospers.