Stewardship
Our Global Approach
Stewardship
Stewardship is a vital component of our investment process, serving as an important mechanism for mitigating risk and enhancing the value of the companies in which we invest.
We carry out our stewardship activities at three levels:
- Firmwide stewardship: Manages risks and opportunities across our client portfolios through issuer engagement and proxy voting.
- Fund-driven stewardship: Supports sustainability objectives where appropriate for selected client portfolios in our sustainable investment product range.
- System stewardship: Addresses market-wide and system risks impacting our client portfolios using a range of different approaches; it complements issuer stewardship at the firm and fund levels.
How can stewardship add value?
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Driving growthHolding company boards accountable for delivering sustainable growth for shareholders. |
Managing risksEncouraging companies to proactively address both current and emerging risks to protect investor value. |
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Improving transparency and disclosureSupporting better investment decisions and reducing uncertainty for investors, potentially leading to lower costs of capital. Enhanced disclosure also helps companies gain insights into their businesses, leading to improvements in growth and risk management. |
Promoting strong governanceActing in our clients’ interests to encourage high standards of behaviour in the markets where companies operate. |
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Encouraging sustainable practicesPromoting responsible social and environmental practices to manage risks, build trust with stakeholders, and safeguard companies’ licenses to operate. |
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| Stewardship Policy | Global Voting Guidelines | |
| We seek to exercise responsible stewardship to protect and enhance value for clients. | Exercising our voting rights is a core part of our stewardship activity. |
For our voting disclosure, please click here.
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Focus on stewardship themes
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Disclaimer
The information presented may refer to HSBC Asset Management's global AUMs/figures and global policies. Even though local entities of HSBC Asset Management may be involved in the implementation and application of global policies, the numbers presented and the commitments listed are not necessarily a direct reflection of those of the local HSBC Asset Management entity
Today, we and many of our customers contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. We have a strategy to reduce our own emissions and to develop solutions to help our clients invest sustainably.
Today, we and many of our customers contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. We have a strategy to reduce our own emissions and to develop solutions to help our clients invest sustainably.