“Trust, in short, is the basis of our reputation; and reputation is the key differentiator which builds and sustains investors’ loyalty”
James Jacklin
Regional Manager Europe, Man Investments
At Man Investments, our ability to build long-term relationships with our investors has been absolutely key to our success. Returns are of course vital, but it is our ability to gain and retain investors’ confidence over time that underpins sustainable success, particularly given the developing nature of our products and business sector. Trust, in short, is the basis of our reputation; and reputation is the key differentiator which builds and sustains investors’ loyalty.
In my experience of working closely with the Corporate Responsibility Team, it is evidencing in quantifiable ways that we deserve our investors’ trust that really adds value to what I and my team do day-to-day. It is particularly helpful for me and my team to be able to refer our investors to specific corporate responsibility policies on our public web-site as clear evidence of our openness and transparency.
Being able to demonstrate that we understand, evaluate and safely exploit traditional financial risks, but also identify and manage financial and non-financial risks, builds confidence. It is this combination which supports a compelling offering in our global marketplaces, and provides the foundation for enduring relationships with our investors.
As we continue to develop and market new climate-related products, Man’s public commitment to climate change, particularly through staff and other stakeholders’ involvement, adds credibility to our public pronouncements.
To be honest, I used to be rather sceptical about corporate responsibility, viewing it as a ‘nice to have’ – the kind of thing large companies ‘feel they need to say’. Having seen the value it adds to my work, I am committed to spreading the message to colleagues, and other stakeholders, as we work to embed and imbue corporate responsibility into our sales and marketing culture.