Dewi is Head of Research, UK and Ireland, for Lipper, the fund data and analytics arm of the London Stock Exchange Group.

He wended his way through academia and financial journalism, before ending up in finance proper, where roles have included head of investment communications for what’s now Federated Hermes, and responsibility for content of UBS Wealth Management Research.

He has a Masters (Distinction) in Political Economy from Middlesex University, and holds the CFA’s Certificate in ESG Investing.

Q1. Why is corporate culture becoming more important as a strategic focus?

Q2. In your view, why is it important to set a higher standard of stewardship and behaviour within the investment industry?

It’s hard for markets to function without trust, and this is especially so in financial markets: you frequently hear people talk about kicking the tyres, but there are patently no tyres to kick. So a shared ethical understanding and baseline commitment are all the more important. Such commitments within a market of intangibles can have a very material impact, in terms of transparent and therefore more efficient operations, building trust, and avoiding blow-ups and regulatory penalties.

Q3. Why did you decide to sit on the ACT Stewardship Council and what does it mean to you personally?

It seemed an excellent opportunity to facilitate positive change, and help to build a more representative and open financial industry.