AT&T Shareholders Proposal Exclusion

Shareholders’ Success: AT&T Proposal Exclusion U-turn Intensifies Uncertainty

27 February 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

US telecommunications giant AT&T has U-turned on its decision to exclude a diversity, equity and inclusion-focused (DEI) shareholder proposal from its 2026 proxy materials following a …

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UK SRS Sustainability ESG Ratings Regulation

Sustainability Support: UK Launches Long-awaited SRS

26 February 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

The UK government has launched the long-awaited UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (SRS) with the objective of offering improving the clarity and comparability of information for investors on sustainability-related …

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Starbucks 'Vote No' Investors

Starbucks’ Shareholder Showdown: Investors Issue ‘Vote No’ Campaign Against Director Duo

23 February 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

Starbucks shareholders have called on their fellow investors to vote against the re-election of two company directors at its 25 March AGM due …

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Shareholder Vote Acquisition Shareholders Investors DEI

Shareholders’ Stand: Investors Push to Reassert Control Amid Rising DEI Exclusions

18 February 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

Shareholders have sued US telecommunications giant AT&T for excluding a DEI-focused proposal as heightened risks created by the US SEC’s change in approach

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US SEC Forced Shareholder Arbitration Clauses Atkins Proposals IPOs

Enticing IPOs: SEC Chair Atkins Targets “Regulatory Creep”, Eyes Shareholder Meeting Reforms

18 February 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

US SEC Chair Paul Atkins has launched a campaign to roll back what he calls “regulatory creep,” outlining a plan to “make …

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European Climate Law

Confronting Climate: European Law Amendment Marks “Decisive Moment”

17 February 2026


Guest article written by Marta Olavarría, CORPORANCE Asesores de Voto

The recent amendment of the European Climate Law marks a decisive moment in the European Union’s climate strategy.

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European Commission SRD Shareholder Rights Directive

Seeking SRD Insights: European Commission Commences Shareholder Rights Directive Consultation

13 February 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

The European Commission has launched a public consultation and a to glean investor and industry insights on a potential update of the Shareholder Rights

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Amazon Shareholder Proposals

Resolution Rejections: Amazon to Exclude at Least Seven Shareholder Proposals

12 February 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

Amazon looks set to exclude at least seven shareholder proposals from its 2026 proxy statement without formal assent from the US Securities and Exchange …

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Trump Proxy Advisors Executive Order White House DEI Anti-DEI

Anti-DEI Augmented: Appeal to Overturn Trump Executive Order Rejected

10 February 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

A challenge to US President Donald Trump’s high-profile executive orders against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programmes has been rejected by an appeals court.

The …

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Texas anti-ESG SB 13

Texas SB 13 Struck Down: Judge Rules Against Anti-ESG Law

5 February 2026


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

A Texas federal judge has struck down one of the US’ most prominent anti-environment, social and governance (ESG) laws, ruling that prohibiting state investment in …

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