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Shareholder engagement, 6 June, 2017
Pension fund group to increase pressure over climate risks
Local government pension funds to plan more action over climate change risk after partnering with specialist research group.
Auto manufacturers, 5 June, 2017
French regulator receives complaints over governance at Renault-Nissan
The AMF is told there are concerns about a transfer of powers at Renault-Nissan, and that the role of chief executive Carlos Ghosn may involve conflicts of interest.
SEBI, 5 June, 2017
New committee to review Indian governance
India’s markets watchdog creates a committee tasked with producing a report on potential reforms to Indian governance.
Brexit, 1 June, 2017
ESMA sets out principles for Brexit among EU member states
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released guidance on achieving a common approach to supervision among EU member states following Brexit.
Hotels, 26 May, 2017
ITV’s Crozier takes board role at Whitbread
Television chief Adam Crozier takes first non-executive role after revealing he is to quit ITV.
Listings, 26 May, 2017
Hong Kong stock exchange explores new share structures
Hong Kong exchange will debate the possibility of a new trading board offering alternative share structures.
Shareholder action, 23 May, 2017
Australia’s sovereign fund votes against key appointments
Australia’s sovereign fund objects to more than one in ten of all remuneration reports.
Boardroom roles, 22 May, 2017
Low-level support for CEOs becoming chairmen, poll suggests
Study finds little backing for chief executives becoming chairmen in their organisations.
Executive pay reform, 22 May, 2017
Philanthropist challenges BlackRock over executive pay voting
Shareholder calls on world’s largest fund manger to bring voting on executive pay in line with other investment managers.
Takeovers, 22 May, 2017
Courtroom clash between AkzoNobel and shareholders set for today
Shareholders demand an investigation of management and call an extraordinary general meeting to vote on the future of chairman Antony Burgmans.