Tag: investment
How the revised shareholder directive will help overcome short-termism
The EU’s amended Shareholder Rights Directive came into force in June 2017, and will be rolled out across member states by 2019. It aims to tackle short-termism among investors. But what are the law’s key elements?
Balancing act: stock exchanges and dual-class shares
As stock exchanges allow dual-class shares in a bid to attract new listings, investors worry they that represent a “watering down” of listing requirements.
Stewardship vanguard: Hans-Christoph Hirt, Hermes EOS
Dr Hans-Christoph Hirt, outspoken head of Hermes EOS, isn’t afraid to push the boundaries in the name of good governance and sustainability.
ICGN reveals stewardship awards nominees
The International Corporate Governance Network has unveiled its list of star players in global stewardship.
The investor activists are here to stay
Activist investor action is on the rise both in the UK and across the world. Kevin Reed examines what is driving this activity, how it is evolving, and what it means for boards.
Shareholder proposals gain ‘traction’ during US proxy season
Research reveals that average backing for shareholder proposals is on the rise, indicating that institutional investors are giving them more support.
Whitbread’s demerger pay plan under fire from investor advisors
Investors are advised to oppose a remuneration policy at Whitbread designed to incentivise its demerger from Costa Coffee.
Lawful impediment: company law and insider control
Does an increase in legal shareholder protection reduce insider control? Recent academic research finds that sometimes it does, but sometimes it does not.
LGIM launches gender diversity fund to promote women on boards
Asset manager LGIM will track the score of 350 UK companies for a new fund focused on promoting improved gender diversity standards.
Asset owners should ‘enforce’ ongoing investor engagement
Stewardship requires more active investor engagement enforced by asset owners to achieve best long-term returns, argues respected academic Professor Alex Edmans.