Extinguishing ESG: US House Approves Prohibitive Bill for Pension Funds
20 January 2026
A bill which would prohibit ESG factors being considered by pension fund managers and in pension plans has been narrowly approved by the US …
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Sustainability Accountability: ESMA Adds Guidance to Avoid Greenwashing Risks
16 January 2026
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued new guidance focused on ESG strategies and presenting its expectations for market participants to “avoid the …
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Shareholder Proposal Schism: Divides Deepen Over Infringed Investor Resolution Rights
16 January 2026
Divides between shareholders, companies and others involved in corporate governance are becoming increasingly clear as the 2026 proxy season approaches following a series of …
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Apple Shareholders Stunted: Proposals Plummet as SEC Shift Bites
15 January 2026
Just one shareholder proposal has made it to technology giant Apple’s 2026 proxy statement to be voted on at its 24 February AGM, with several …
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Executive Pay Upset: Trump Proposes U$5m Defence Sector Remuneration Cap
9 January 2026
US President Donald Trump has lambasted the executive pay of defence firms, calling for a cap of U$5 million until they increase the number …
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Political Spending Clash: Shareholder Challenges Cadence Micromanagement Appeal
9 January 2026
Shareholder activist John Chevedden has argued that his proposal at US technology company Cadence Design Systems does not constitute “micromanagement” as the company has claimed in …
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Anti-DEI Drive: Trump’s DOJ Wields Fraud Law to Dissuade Companies
9 January 2026
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a fresh attack on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), planning to apply fraud law as a …
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Augmenting Alignment: Investor & Issuer Forum Creates Collaborative Compass
19 December 2025
The Investor & Issuer Forum (I&IF) has launched the Investor & Issuer Compass, a “clear practical guide” to support “effective engagement” in UK listed …
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White House Targets Proxy Advisors: Washington Puts Voting ‘Plumbing’ on Notice
18 December 2025
US President Donald Trump has introduced an executive order instructing the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to “review all rules, regulations, guidance, …
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Succession Plan Scrutiny: AMF Explores Succession Planning Governance Risks
17 December 2025
France’s Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has explored executive succession plan transparency in a review of 53 listed companies in its 2025 Corporate Governance Report…
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