Benefits of IVIS
  
IVIS does the groundwork
Our job is to analyse each Annual Report in detail and identify the key issues. This allows you to focus on what is important.
  
Concise and to the point reports
IVIS Reports are designed to be quick and easy to read. This saves you time, allowing you to concentrate on the voting process.
  
Early delivery
Wherever possible, our commitment is to publish the IVIS Report three weeks before the meeting. This allows you to plan your workload around voting deadlines.
  
Influence
IVIS is part of the Investment Affairs Department of the ABI which represents the interests of the UK’s Insurance industry. With £1.5 trillion assets under management, and holders of approximately 20% of the FTSE All Share, this is a significant interest. This gives our voice extra weight.
  
Non-prescriptive approach
We do not take a box-ticking approach to governance issues nor do we issue direct voting recommendations. Instead we highlight key issues through our unique Colour Coding system gives us flexibility in our dealings with Companies and the ability to consider well-reasoned arguments.
  
Expressing the views of real holders
As our Subscribers have such diverse holdings across the FTSE All-Share, we can always speak to a significant holder about any Company issue. This helps to form the IVIS judgments.
  
Knowledge of what the market is thinking
Many advisers, such as lawyers, PR agencies and consultants subscribe to the IVIS service. They find it an invaluable way to keep abreast of market views.
  
Access to consultations
ABI members are regularly consulted by Companies on remuneration and governance issues. Other Subscribers may also be included in these consultations where their stake is considered to be material.
  
Experienced team
The experience of our team, and the close guidance we receive from the Investment Committee, means that we understand which issues concern holders. This is vital to deliver the level of accuracy which is required by our members and Subscribers.