The week in GRC: Major asset owners pledge carbon cuts, and FCC to clarify social media companies’ protection
– CNN reported that Alex Cruz was stepping down as chair and CEO of British Airways, which is owned by International Airlines...
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Off-season engagement increases proxy backing, say half of US companies
Just over half of US companies – 52 percent – say their off-season engagement activities translate into increased support when it...
CII criticizes DoL fiduciary voting proposal
The Council of Institutional Investors (CII) has urged the US government to drop a plan the group says would muzzle Employee...
Opposition to SEC’s 13F proposal builds as comment deadline passes
As the formal comment period for the SEC’s proposed changes to the 13F filing thresholds closed, the commission had received more...
The outlook for M&A
As the global extent of the Covid-19 outbreak became apparent, M&A deals began to hit the buffers. Xerox pulled its $35 billion...
SEC finalizes Rule 14a-8 reforms
In a split-decision, the SEC yesterday approved changes to the shareholder proposal process that have sparked thousands of comment...
The week in GRC: DoJ issues rare FCPA opinion, and study finds frustrations with virtual AGMs
– CNBC reported that, according to a court filing, former McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook said the company’s lawsuit accusing him...
Study shows extent of 13F rule change proposal’s impact
A proposed SEC rule change that would allow almost 90 percent of investors in US public companies not to make 13F filings would...
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The threat of employee shareholder activism
Boardrooms across the country are increasingly discussing human capital management issues, as investors bring subjects like...
How SSGA integrates ESG into its decision-making
What roles do you play with regard to your company’s ESG function? Ben Colton –Our primary responsibility is voting and engagement...
