Tag: shareholders
UK dividends up 89% on Q3 2020 as economy reopens
Figures from Link Group show dividend payouts by UK companies have rocketed—but one expert warns that they may not be the best option.
Campaigners urge FRC to name and shame failing audits
Transparency groups including Greenpeace UK say failing to disclose the audits involved “risks creating a general lack of confidence in all audit opinions”.
Dual-class shares ‘would enhance investor protection’
Allowing dual-class shares on London’s premium market would provide a “higher level of regulatory protections” for minority shareholders, says Min Yan.
Dual-class shares ‘would enhance investor protection’
Allowing dual-class shares on London’s premium market would provide a “higher level of regulatory protections” for minority shareholders, says Min Yan.
Europe sees 18% increase in shareholder revolts on executive pay
Spain saw the greatest opposition to remuneration-related resolutions, with 60.6% contested—an increase of 33.2% year on year.
What really determines CEO compensation?
A CEO pay survey highlights the underlying differences of opinion that may cause disagreements on remuneration—and also areas of agreement.
Shareholder votes on climate action plans ‘more complex’ than expected
Report reveals that since 2019 only 32 companies have agreed to submit their climate action plans to a shareholder vote.
ESG activism ‘likely to proliferate’ following ExxonMobil vote
Academic argues that the Exxon/Engine No.1 case could be a template for how to make companies confront climate risk.
Why we need to redesign AGMs for the era of ESG
Covid presents an opportunity to overhaul the AGM process to reflect the increasing focus of companies and stakeholders on ESG issues.
Shell climate plan ruling holds lessons for investors
Judge in court action brought by Dutch activists described Shell climate plan as “rather intangible, undefined and non-binding”.