With thousands of companies holding shareholder meetings during proxy season, it’s hard to know where to start.

As part of a campaign to attract companies to relocate to, incorporate in, and list on a new Texas-based exchange, the Texas legislature is rushing through a number of corporate governance measures.

With thousands of companies holding shareholder meetings during proxy season, it’s hard to know where to start.

The 19th Annual Remuneration & Governance Forum, co-hosted by CGI Glass Lewis and Guerdon Associates, convened on the 18th of March 2025 in Sydney.

The 19th Annual Remuneration & Governance Forum, co-hosted by CGI Glass Lewis and Guerdon Associates, convened on the 18th of March 2025 in Sydney.

By bundling two extremely different proposals into a single vote, Premium Brands Holdings Corporation is arguably disenfranchising not only shareholders but also the company itself – and exposing its board to potential scrutiny.

In 2023, the Australian market witnessed a surge in shareholder opposition to executive pay.

A €46 million termination payment to Unipol’s non-executive chair (who remains in the position) raises questions about excessive pay, inadequate disclosure, and the absence of any fixed severance agreements under the company’s remuneration policy.

Compensation policies are adopted to align with a company’s culture, its business needs and strategies and market trends. An effective compensation program plays a pivotal role in attracting and retaining key talent without incurring unnecessary costs.

Next Vision Stabilized Systems Ltd. appears to have “spring-loaded” an award of options by setting the exercise price just before announcing a record sale that prompted the company’s shares to jump

Dutch mail-carrier PostNL has received criticism for requesting government assistance while also paying out a shareholder dividend. But with an “unsustainable” universal service obligation enshrined in law, and no legislative resolution on the horizon, it’s not clear what options the company has.

Intense scrutiny regarding the role of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues in proxy voting has only intensified in the wake of the Trump Administration’s executive orders on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

With thousands of companies holding shareholder meetings during proxy season, it’s hard to know where to start

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.

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.

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.

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.

The U.S. proxy season is taking place amidst regulatory changes that look set to empower related parties and curtail shareholder proposals, along with confusion over recent executive action on diversity,

Shareholder meetings that take place early in the year are often a bellwether for the proxy season ahead...

Australia’s 2024 annual general meeting (AGM) season continued to see significant shareholder dissent on remuneration reports

Technological advancements have improved the ways that companies collect, transfer, and process data within and between organizations

In June 2024, the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) issued a consultation paper seeking input on proposed amendments to its Corporate Governance Code and related listing rules

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In recent years, director commitments policies have become more prevalent at U.S.-based companies.

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Timely and relevant perspectives on corporate governance, investor stewardship, and regulatory changes.

Timely and relevant perspectives on corporate governance, investor stewardship, and regulatory changes.

Retrospective assessment of major developments and shareholder voting outcomes from the past proxy season.

Timely and relevant perspectives on corporate governance, investor stewardship, and regulatory changes.

Retrospective assessment of major developments and shareholder voting outcomes from the past proxy season.

Retrospective assessment of major developments and shareholder voting outcomes from the past proxy season.

Timely and relevant perspectives on corporate governance, investor stewardship, and regulatory changes.

Timely and relevant perspectives on corporate governance, investor stewardship, and regulatory changes.

Retrospective assessment of major developments and shareholder voting outcomes from the past proxy season.

Timely and relevant perspectives on corporate governance, investor stewardship, and regulatory changes.

Timely and relevant perspectives on corporate governance, investor stewardship, and regulatory changes.