The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on November 17, 2021 that it would be introducing the universal proxy card for all contested director elections after August 31, 2022. [...]
In his statement announcing the latest Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Staff Legal Bulletin (SLB) on shareholder proposals, agency Chairman Gary Gensler made it clear that the Commission [...]
Last month, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) proposed a change to its approach to vote counting for management proposals related to issuing new shares and for shareholder approval of equity [...]
The 2021 Proxy Season Digest is a series of reports reviewing data and insights from the 2021 Proxy Season. In the third and final installment, our advisors compiled key data and trends on [...]
The 2021 Proxy Season Digest is a series of reports with statistics and insights looking back on the 2021 Proxy Season. In this first installment, our advisors compiled Governance-focused charts [...]
In the U.S., shareholder proposal filings have historically played an important role in advancing corporate governance and in highlighting key risks related to environmental and social issues.
As the AGM season approaches and concerns over drafting remuneration disclosures increase, how do you improve the chances that your proposals will be well-received by shareholders?
As the world greets the New Year, investors and companies may take a moment to reflect on key corporate governance priorities in light of a potentially more challenging business environment in [...]
