Planned succession is the norm, finds survey; partners’ pay packets at the Big Four; ICGN takes on US SEC over shareholders’ rights.

As the government announces its backing for online, virtual AGMs, ShareAction warns of the potential loss of scrutiny.

The bank’s asset management arm is rejecting third-party data in favour of its own in-house AI tool, Proxy IQ.

The White House orders the SEC to examine whether ‘politically-motivated’ proxies are ‘conspiring…to diminish the value of…investment’.

Big Four concede a share of PIE audits; ICGN rewards stewardship; FCA proposes ESG ratings regulation; 100 days of leading and learning.

Guidance should align with current financial reporting standards, says the International Corporate Governance Network.

UK watchdog’s proposal to place fewer restrictions on which firms can offer sustainability assurance garners support.

UK consults on sustainability reporting; ICGN chief warns against diluting shareholder rights; LSE listings low: will AstraZeneca move to US?

New rules on voting advice based on non-financial factors ‘misrepresent’ proxies’ work, claims advisory firm’s UK lead.

In the light of consultation, the Financial Reporting Council has revised the code to cut ‘unnecessary reporting’ and improve engagement.