SEC’s Jackson rejects permanent dual-class stock
The practice of companies imposing dual-class share ownership over an indefinite time frame goes against US values and is bad for...
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Activism driving demand for shareholder ID, Okapi says
The rise of shareholder activism is pushing companies to seek out more information on their shareholder base, according to proxy...
CII criticizes exclusion of AES shareholder proposal
The Council of Institutional Investors (CII) has criticized the SEC’s decision to allow AES to block an attempt to make it easier...
NYC comptroller report highlights spread of proxy access
New York City comptroller Scott Stringer last week issued a report stating that more than 440 US companies, including more than 60...
The week in GRC: Avon faces activist investors, and companies hit by growing number of class actions
– The Wall Street Journal reported that lawmakers are moving to crack down on the flow of US technology to foreign investors...
Former Apple official named governance rising star
The rising star award is intended to identify individuals who will be key contributors to the future of the profession. It is...
The week in GRC: Third Point keeps pressure on Nestlé, and Singapore to allow dual-class share listings
– The Wall Street Journal reported that, according to people familiar with the matter, Xerox’s biggest and third-biggest investors...
Xerox activist campaign highlights CEO targeting
In a week when Xerox’s CEO has been singled out by an activist investor, FactSet data shared with Corporate Secretary sister...
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Governance award winner tackled AGM and ISS score
Tiffany Wooley, assistant corporate secretary and chief counsel for executive compensation and governance with Marsh & McLennan...
Honeywell builds proactive engagement program
Honeywell’s recognition for best shareholder engagement is a testament to being proactive. ‘I’d learned that if you wait for an...
