A new law in South Africa will materially change how shareholders vote on executive pay at publicly traded companies, including binding votes and a two strike rule that puts the spotlight on members of the [...]
Glass Lewis has submitted its response to the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong's consultation on enhancements to the Corporate Governance Code and Listing Rules. Key proposals relate to: Board effectiveness improvements; Strengthening board independence; Promoting [...]
Glass Lewis is pleased to announce that it has successfully renewed its status as a signatory to the UK Stewardship Code. The UK Stewardship Code 2020 “sets high stewardship standards for asset owners and asset [...]
Glass Lewis recently submitted feedback to Euronext in response to a consultation paper (PDF) on the adoption of an Irish Corporate Governance Code (the “Code”). Background The Irish and UK stock exchanges have traditionally been [...]
As part of a wider review of its corporate governance settings relating to director independence, New Zealand's Exchange (NZX) recently held the second stage of a consultation (PDF) on proposed amendments to the NZX Listing [...]
To access this article in French, click here: Accès en français France’s ground-breaking socially responsible investment (SRI) label enables retail investors to choose financial savings instruments that incorporate [...]
Update 12 July 2024: This post has been updated to confirm that, despite stakeholders publicly voicing their concerns regarding the proposed rules, the FCA has approved the Rules, which will apply from 29 July 2024. [...]
Glass Lewis recently submitted feedback to SGX RegCo (Singapore Exchange Regulation) in response to a consultation paper on facilitating shareholder-requisitioned meetings. In particular, the consultation revolves around issuers providing reasonable assistance in facilitating shareholder-requisitioned meetings [...]
Climate-related impacts like rising sea levels, massive fires and increasing emissions stand to put many companies at risk. However, the growing tide of regulations has the potential to lift all boats (or at least the [...]
In 2024, Swiss listed companies will be required to submit their non-financial reporting to shareholder approval for the first time. The requirement was brought forward by a 2022 review of the Swiss Code of Obligations [...]