RBC Global Asset Management (UK) Limited is a prominent asset management firm that operates within the United Kingdom and extends its services to institutional clients and financial intermediaries across Europe and globally. The firm is a part of RBC, a globally recognized financial institution. RBC GAM (UK) focuses on investment management with a strong emphasis on responsible investment and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) integration. The company actively engages with the companies it invests in to promote better corporate governance and sustainable business practices. It uses direct engagement and collaborative initiatives with other investors to influence companies on material ESG risks and governance issues. RBC GAM plays an active role in proxy voting and participates in industry-wide initiatives to promote best practices in governance and responsible investment.
The firm maintains a structured ESG-focused engagement program targeting companies with significant investment exposure and material ESG issues. RBC GAM’s involvement is not just on an individual basis but also through collective engagement with organizations like the Canadian Coalition for Good Governance and Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). The asset manager supports shareholder rights improvements such as majority voting policies, advisory say-on-pay resolutions, and other governance-related legislative reforms.
In terms of lobbying, RBC Global Asset Management (UK) Limited engages with EU institutions on regulatory developments affecting the financial sector, focusing on sustainable finance, corporate governance, and investor rights. The firm aligns its lobbying activities with its overall commitment to responsible investment and governance principles, advocating for regulatory environments that support sustainable economic growth and investor protection.
