| A leading voice within responsible investing in the European asset management arena, F&C strongly believes that the prudent management of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues is fundamental to creating value for investors. Companies that are successful in avoiding ESG risks, and also at identifying and capitalising on the opportunities, will outperform over the longer term. Since the launch of the UK’s first ethical fund in 1984, F&C has developed an attractive range of products to suit a broad spectrum of clients. Over time, our responsible investment offering has grown to incorporate a range of ethically-screened and thematic funds, as well as a market-leading engagement services, reo®. F&C’s institutional and retail clients collectively represent over £82 billion* (€96 billion / US$129 billion) of assets (as at 12.31.2010) invested across over 50 national markets. We manage funds on behalf of insurance companies, institutional investors, pension funds and private individuals. In addition, we have been mandated to engage and/or vote on behalf of a number of insurers, pension funds and banks whose money is managed by other parties.
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