Manifest - The Proxy Voting Experts

Proxy voting can be complicated, involving considerable amounts of data coming from a variety of sources in many different formats. Because of a combination of concentrated meeting dates during the reporting season and the need to process high volumes of instructions inside relatively short deadlines, its little wonder that some investors find voting too much of a burden. Alternatively they make attempts to vote but just can't get the instructions out on time.

Manifest offers institutional investors a robust, end-to-end electronic proxy voting platform with over 10 years proven capability that resolves the problems associated with voting.

With as few as just 2 mouse clicks, investors can ensure that their votes are executed in the most timely and reliable way possible.

• Comprehensive global voting agendas for over 30,000 securities

• Multi-browser, standards compliant user screens

• State of the art database and web-server technology

• SWIFT connectivity

• More time to vote and more confidence in process integrity

• On-line audit trails and meeting results

Voting Is A Right

If you have ever said even one the following then you should talk to Manifest:

Informed Voting is An Asset

With 10 years unparalleled experience, Manifest sets the standard for reliable, high quality proxy voting while maintaining a level of customer service second to none. While other vendors will focus on the numbers of stocks and proxies they cover, Manifest is interested in what matters to you in your portfolio.

Manifest handles all of your proxy voting needs - from voting recommendations based on your guidelines to record keeping and compliance reporting. We provide and manage the operational end of the proxy voting process ensuring full compliance with your clients’ requirements. Using Manifest gives you back the time and resources you need to concentrate on core investment activity.

Why Use Manifest?

Outstanding Customer Support

Voting means more to Manifest than just software; our customers’ objectives are our objectives. Highly-trained and knowledgeable customer service staff work hard to ensure that day-to-day needs and special requests are handled quickly and efficiently.

Secure, Timely Electronic Voting

When Manifest handles your votes, you can have confidence that not only will they be cast accurately and reliably, but that you will have more time than ever before to meet your deadlines. Manifest votes your shares directly to the registrar or vote tabulator. Your votes take the shortest route from you desk to the ballot box. Even though your vote execution is outsourced, you will still be able to monitor the entire process. You will also always be able to review and amend votes before they are cast - even if you have already made a provisional decision.

Audit Trails & Compliance Reporting

Manifest offers detailed record-keeping and audit trails as standard. You will know when the proxy was lodged, how it was voted and the reasons for the vote. There is also a suite of comprehensive reports available to enable review at Management Group, Fund or Account level.

Portfolio Coverage

Even if you need to vote corporate bonds or attend special class meetings, Manifest can ensure complete coverage for your funds.

Voting Policy Development

Customer voting policy templates are managed by our in-house team to an exacting and timely standard. As a result, your team will save considerable time and effort in managing each voting decision, with the absolute assurance of consistency and data integrity.

Vote Decisions

Manifest helps you with voting decisions based on your guidelines. You will be alerted to any issues requiring your attention and be fully supported with detailed analysis to support your decisions.

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