Lawyers challenge boards blocking shareholder resolutions

Research shows companies seek in-person shareholder approval for their intentions, which this year often include climate transition plans

A recent webinar hosted by Diligent and Board Agenda saw experts unpick the big issues on the agenda at shareholder meetings this year.

A second “shareholder spring” in 2016 saw more modest remuneration among the FTSE100 in 2017, but FTSE250 investors took umbrage at director salaries this time around.

After substantial efforts to introduce good governance to Japan, the country’s listed companies have reached a milestone by providing AGM agendas online.