23 November, 2020
New ISS benchmarks increase the pressure for diverse boards
Despite a lack of clear guidelines, Russell 3000 and S&P 1500 boards will need to demonstrate diversity or risk anti-management proxy votes. In the wake of a turbulent year where racial inequal...
7 September, 2020
US rule change sets up clash with proxy advisers
A war of words has broken out over the latest efforts to regulate proxy advisers and their ability to vote on ESG (environmental, social and governance) issues in the US. The latest episode comes a...
13 November, 2019
ISS policy change puts nomcos under pressure to boost gender diversity
The chairs of UK nomination committees (nomcos) could face the ire of shareholders over gender diversity on their boards after proxy advisers
1 November, 2019
ISS launches lawsuit against the SEC over proxy adviser guidelines
A battle in the US over corporate governance advice provided by proxy advisers has reached a new twist with one of the market’s most prominent players,
6 September, 2019
US boards increase engagement with investors’ ESG concerns
Investors and US boards appear to be agreeing more often on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, according to statistics from proxy advisory firm
23 August, 2019
New SEC guidance increases pressure on proxy advisers over disclosures
For those who campaigned for tighter regulation, it will be viewed as a victory. The top financial watchdog in the US has issued a document that will up the pressure on proxy advisers to disclose more...
20 February, 2019
How to accelerate gender diversity
Investors and business decision makers recognise the value of gender diversity, including on corporate boards. Gender diversity is valuable to companies because diverse teams perform better, accord...
17 January, 2018
