Tag: Glass Lewis
Top proxy advisers sign up to new code of practice
Glass Lewis, ISS, Manifest, Proxinvest and Pirc agree to abide by new principles that sees them reveal policies for managing potential conflicts of interest.
European companies embrace climate governance
A report from Glass Lewis has found that while corporate governance measures are addressing climate change, companies vary in how they are tackling the issue.
‘Repeat offenders’ warned to heed shareholder revolts
The Investment Association has written warning letters to 32 “repeat offender” companies who saw revolts over the same issues for two years running.
Battle for the future of proxy advisers
The US is witnessing a fraught debate over the role of proxy advisers, including efforts to introduce new regulation. The debate continues this week at a Securities and Exchange Commission roundtable.
Global warming: business on the front line
The IPCC’s stark warning about the rate of change needed to restrict global warming to no more than 1.5℃ intensifies the pressure on business.
Amazon faces calls to separate CEO and chairman roles
Consumer campaign group says there is a conflict of interest in Jeff Bezos holding both the CEO and chairman roles at Amazon.
Adviser concern builds for executive pay at Persimmon
Shareholder advisers issue guidance on pay settlement at UK’s second-largest housebuilder, Persimmon.
Wells Fargo directors a week away from critical vote
Proxy advisers have already proposed that investors vote against the reappointment of chairman Stephen Sanger.