Energy giant Shell has committed to taking new action on climate change, including achieving net zero emissions within the next 30 years.
The commitment follows engagement with investors as part of Climate Action 100+, the initiative led by the Church …
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US authorities are placing greater scrutiny on Chinese companies and other emerging markets listed in the US following the fallout from the Luckin Coffee fraud scandal.
A recent success story among investors, having raced to a Nasdaq listing within 18 …
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The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has moved to remind companies that expectations and standards have not changed, despite the ongoing Covid-19 crisis.
At the same time, however, the FRC clarified that it had not …
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A group of NGOs has called for the government to ensure its new pledges on modern slavery are enacted in full throughout – and beyond – the coronavirus crisis.
In a joint …
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Neuberger Berman has become one of the first major asset managers to commit to advance proxy voting disclosures.
It announced this week that it would publicly state beforehand how it plans to vote …
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Santos, one of the largest oil and gas producers in Australia, has suffered a huge revolt by shareholders over its strategy on climate change.
At last week’s annual investor meeting, over 43% of Santos shareholders defied the board and …
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For some companies, the ability for shareholders to have a voice is a source of constant annoyance.
For proxy voting agents, such as Minerva, understanding the rules of the game and where the lines are drawn is key.
Shareholder rights …
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The UK government has suspended gender pay gap reporting due to heightened uncertainty from the coronavirus crisis.
The decision has been made by the government’s Equalities Office and the Equality and Human Rights Commission to alleviate pressure on employers that …
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Companies, regulators and markets are increasingly realising that the AGM season will be severely disrupted by the COVID19 pandemic.
As social distancing becomes the norm, traditional annual meetings where shareholders gather to hear CEO presentations …
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