Best Practice Principles & Stewardship Codes
Best Practice Principles & Stewardship Codes
Glass Lewis has issued statements on a variety of global stewardship codes, and is a charter signatory of the Best Practice Principles for Shareholder Voting Research & Analysis, which were launched in March 2014.
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Swiss Stewardship Code Statement
Best Practice Principle
Glass Lewis’ Statement of Compliance with the Best Practice Principles for Providers of Shareholder Voting Research & Analysis details how Glass Lewis applies each of the three principles of Service Quality, Conflicts of Interest Management, and Market Communications and all related guidance to the work we perform on behalf of our clients.
Statements of Compliance are available for the following years:
2023 (current)2022202120202019Statements of Compliance are available for the following years:
The Best Practice Principles Group (BPPG) website provides details on the principles, an overview of how they were developed and lists members and signatories. Visit the BPPG website.
UK Stewardship Code Statement
Glass Lewis’ annual Statement on the UK Stewardship Code. The Code was published by the Financial Reporting Council in July 2010 and last updated in 2020. The purpose of the UK Stewardship Code is to promote greater transparency among investor groups with respect to the handling of responsible investment activities.
France AMF Recommendation for Proxy Advisors
Glass Lewis’ Statement on AMF Recommendation No. 2011-06 on proxy advisory firms, issued by the Autorité des Marches Financiers (“AMF”) in March 2011. The purpose of the AMF Recommendation is to secure greater transparency with regard to the operation and role of proxy advisors.
Japan Stewardship Code Statement
Glass Lewis’ Statement on Japan’s Stewardship Code, published by the Council of Experts on the Stewardship Code in February 2014 and updated in March 2020. The Code was published in an effort to endorse greater transparency among investor groups with respect to the handling of responsible investment activities.
Korea Stewardship Code Statement
Glass Lewis’ Statement on Korea’s Stewardship Code, published by the Korea Stewardship Code Council on December 16, 2016, in an effort to enhance investor stewardship, reflecting the responsibility of institutional investors to engage constructively with invested companies.


Explaining the Transatlantic Pay Gap
The past year has seen extensive discussion regarding the competitiveness of the UK capital markets, and in particular the influence of the ‘transatlantic pay gap’, which many view as limiting UK public companies’ ability to attract, retain and motivate executives.


Explaining the Transatlantic Pay Gap
The past year has seen extensive discussion regarding the competitiveness of the UK capital markets, and in particular the influence of the ‘transatlantic pay gap’, which many view as limiting UK public companies’ ability to attract, retain and motivate executives.


The Glass Lewis Approach to Special Situations
In an era of frequent shareholder activism and shifting M&A dynamics, investors rely on rigorous independent analysis to make informed voting decisions with respect to a range of complex corporate situations.


The Glass Lewis Approach to Special Situations
In an era of frequent shareholder activism and shifting M&A dynamics, investors rely on rigorous independent analysis to make informed voting decisions with respect to a range of complex corporate situations.

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2025 Proxy Season Preview - Continental Europe
This proxy season looks to be defined by the contrast between competitiveness and governance, as several European markets are implementing legal changes intended to attract capital that may also threaten shareholder rights.

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2025 Proxy Season Preview - Continental Europe
This proxy season looks to be defined by the contrast between competitiveness and governance, as several European markets are implementing legal changes intended to attract capital that may also threaten shareholder rights.

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2025 Proxy Season Preview - UK & Ireland
With UK pay norms in question, the upcoming round of shareholder voting — and how companies respond to the results — will provide a clearer picture of the landscape going forward.

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2025 Proxy Season Preview - UK & Ireland
With UK pay norms in question, the upcoming round of shareholder voting — and how companies respond to the results — will provide a clearer picture of the landscape going forward.