Voting is a right; informed voting is an asset

Choosing the right operational partner is a critical issue for investors. Manifest has 15 years experience of managing the needs of a variety of investors from small pension funds to sovereign wealth funds. We understand the diverse needs of different types of investors and our award-winning technology is testimony to our ability to meet the highest standards of integrity.

Manifest is different from other proxy providers  – we do not provide vote distribution services to issuers or act for custodians. As a proxy voting agency committed to “Best Execution” we focus which focuses exclusively on the needs of investors to put their needs first and foremost. This way we can ensure we remain conflict free and really put the full weight of the agency concept behind our offering.

With Manifest as your voting agent you can be certain that your voting relfects YOUR interests and what’s right for your beneficiaries.

What makes Manifest different?

• Global coverage
• Exceptional service
• Proprietary platform tailored to meet global market demands
• Timely, accurate and fully automated holdings reconciliation
• Comprehensive and accurate agendas
• STP vote execution
• Consistent voting policy and bespoke vote recommendations
• Commitment to innovation and product development

Investment professionals looking for a professional proxy voting agency can count on Manifest for a superior solution based on our independence and investor focus.

Right People + Right Processes = Quality Assured

Quality assurance is not a bolt-on extra for Manifest.  Since inception we have operated a Quality Management System with full internal audit of key processes and procedures including:

• Staff recruitment & training
  • Comprehensive and timely induction
  • CPD
• Systems and technology
  • Customer web-platform
  • Analyst knowledge base
  • Production oversight
• Production workflows:
  • Agenda procurement
  • Data analysis
  • Research reports
  • Vote audit
  • Client reporting

Commitment + Stability = Confidence

Manifest is majority owner-managed by a stable team with a long-term committment to the business.

Innovation + Reform = Progress

Manifest is committed to ensuring that shareholder rights can be exercised throughout the world on a consistent, reliable and timely basis. To that end we devote considerable time and expertise to ensuring that regulators and counterparties are aware of the need for reform to put shareholders at the heart of the process.