Investors and companies press US authorities to defend sustainable finance
Hundreds of investors, companies and other organizations have signed a statement calling for state and federal policymakers to...
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Shareholders & activism archive
Eli Lilly faces shareholder proposals on lobbying
Eli Lilly and Company shareholders appear set to vote on separate shareholder proposals addressing its lobbying activities and...
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Companies quizzed on environment and employment rights, survey finds
Investors are focusing on the environment and employment rights in their engagement with companies over socio-political issues...
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Buffett defends buybacks in annual letter to shareholders
Warren Buffett has defended share buyback programs in his widely read annual letter to shareholders. Buffett, CEO of Berkshire...
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Experts share tips on getting ahead of shareholder activism trends
Last year was a record year for shareholder activism. In 2023, that trend only looks to be continuing and companies face increased...
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The week in GRC: Bank group criticizes plans for corporate ownership registry and YouTube CEO steps down
– The Wall Street Journal (paywall) noted that a new SEC rule is aimed at removing loopholes that have allowed corporate insiders...
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Norway’s SWF expands focus on social issues
Norway’s huge sovereign wealth fund cranked up its focus on human capital and other social issues in discussions with companies...
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Retail investor education needs to improve, experts say
Investor education needs to improve as retail shareholders gain more say in how companies are run, argued participants of a recent...
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The week in GRC: Norway’s SWF warns directors on climate change and activists ‘swarm’ some companies
– Reuters (paywall) reported that Nissan Motor Co and Renault agreed to a sweeping overhaul of their two-decade-old automaking...
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Chubb and Travelers aim to exclude climate change proposals
Chubb and The Travelers Companies are asking the SEC for the green light to exclude shareholder proposals relating to their...
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