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This article considers what may lie ahead for executive remuneration in the forthcoming Australian proxy season, covering the opposition votes seen at the AGMs held in the first half of the year and the trends that we expect to continue into the main AGM season.

The end of proxy season marks turning point for many investors, shifting focus to evaluating vote outcomes, refining policies, and preparing for deeper engagement with their portfolio companies.

In the fourth installment of our Proxy Season Global Briefing, we provide a rundown of the headlines and key trends relating to executive pay from around the globe.

Get ahead of the 2025 proxy season with insights from our experts on AGM takeaways, updated voting guidelines, key upcoming meetings, and the latest engagement developments across Australia and New Zealand.

In the second installment of our Proxy Season Global Briefing, we provide a deeper dive into shareholder proposals from key global markets.

‍In the first instalment of our Proxy Season Global Briefing, we provide a rundown of headlines and key trends relating to shareholder rights and corporate governance from around the globe.

Glass Lewis recently provided a submission to Securities & Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) August 2025 consultation paper on proposed amendments to the RPT regime under the SEBI (LODR) Regulations.

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.

Read our Q2 report of engagements conducted by the Stewardship team on behalf of institutional investors.

Read our quarterly report of engagements conducted by the Stewardship team on behalf of institutional investors.

Glass Lewis recently provided a submission to the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) in response to its Governance Review Discussion Paper.

Japanese companies continue to face heightened levels of shareholder activism.This week, investors have raised questions about board composition, governance practices and the financial/capital strategy at both Fuji Media and Keisei Electric Railway.

As the world’s largest responsible investing initiative, with over 5,000 investor signatories and €130 trillion in assets under management, the UN PRI reporting exercise (closing on July 30th) represents an important undertaking for investors globally. As a trusted partner to the global investment community, Glass Lewis provides solutions that help investors implement these principles — from voting research and custom engagement services to streamlined stewardship tracking and reporting.

In the evolving landscape of investment stewardship, institutional investors are increasingly recognizing the need to harmonize proxy voting and corporate engagement. Historically treated as distinct activities, these disciplines are now seen as complementary levers that, when aligned, can enhance outcomes and long-term value.

Upheaval on the board has caused the organizational structure of China Tontine Wines to unravel, with resigned executives taking control of a number of subsidiaries on their way out.

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With heightened expectations around stewardship, the Financial Reporting Council’s (FRC) release of the UK Stewardship Code 2026 represents a significant development for institutional investors.

With thousands of companies holding shareholder meetings during proxy season, it’s hard to know where to start. Glass Lewis’ Controversy Alert service can help, identifying the most crucial meetings globally and allowing investors to make better informed voting decisions with the latest information in hand.

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.