Tag: shareholders
Top companies dismiss concept of workers on boards
Research finds FTSE 100 firms are still rejecting the 2018 proposal of improving workforce engagement by appointing a worker to the board.
Boards want powerful CEOs in tough times
Single-minded chief executives have greater staying ability when business conditions are uncertain, research finds
News round-up: this week in governance
CofE cites ‘disconnect’ in top pay; do purpose statements work?; banks and their governance mentions; Big Three fund managers ‘deferential’.
Call to reform ‘comply-or-explain’ element of governance
Academics propose that—if refined—the governance principle and the UK’s code will still be fit for purpose.
Stakeholder engagement: it’s time to ditch public vs private
Our radically altered corporate governance landscape, in pursuit of sustainability, requires an updated distinction between types of company.
Climate issues likely to figure prominently at next year’s AGMs
A recent webinar heard that say-on-climate voting is expected to rise, while ESG remains a ‘hot topic’, as does executive pay.
How companies are hosting AGMs now
In the 2022 season, hybrids have carved out an audience, although in-person and fully virtual annual general meetings remain dominant.
ESG: what happened at the 2022 proxy season?
A summary of AGMs for companies across eight European markets reveals a growth in participation and in ESG resolutions.
IA publishes guidance on executive remuneration for 2023
The Investment Association has updated its guidance and advises that NEDs’ time commitment and role complexity be reflected in their fees.
‘Poor’ proxy advisers ‘stifle’ investor stewardship
Many chairs believe the focus on compliance has led to the board’s relationship with institutional investors deteriorating, report finds.