S&P 500 chief executives’ pay rises 9%, according to ISS figures, sparking speculation about pay for top UK CEOs.

There are fears the European Council may not gain the required votes to pass the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.

New FRC guidance may affect how investors vote at UK AGMs, so boards should look to build shareholder trust by using their new powers wisely.

The global proxy advisory firm takes to task politicians who would block the use of ESG factors when making investment decisions.

Proxy adviser ISS says recent directives will grant shareholders much greater influence when voting at this year’s European AGMs.