Investor Forum embraces ‘stakeholder capitalism’

Aussie shareholders getting serious on remuneration


October 15, 2021

In a second blog post in our series on Australia’s upcoming AGM season, Minerva provides an overview of the remuneration strike system and identifies key remuneration votes to look out for …

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Australia shareholder activists poised for AGM season


October 8, 2021

With Australian AGM season around the corner, ESG issues look set to take centre stage as shareholder activism on environmental and social issues increases. This blog article is based on analysis from Minerva’s upcoming Australia Peak Season

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Winner – Minerva scoops another award for best ESG initiative


October 8, 2021

Responding to Minerva’s vital contributions to the new pooled fund proxy voting service from DWS, Investment Week has announced Minerva as the winner of the

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LGPS, Pensions, Pension

Voting taskforce takes on pension scheme governance


October 8, 2021

The Taskforce on Pension Scheme Voting Implementation (TPSVI) has published new recommendations to give pension savers a voice in how their savings are being looked after and encourages asset managers …

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Shareholder-focused capitalism beginning to fray

UN says banks responsible for human rights


October 8, 2021

Banks holding shares on behalf of clients are still responsible for human rights due diligence at the companies whose shares they hold, according to the UN.

The UN’s Office …

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Letter

Companies call on G20 to act on climate change


October 8, 2021

Over 600 of the world’s largest companies are calling on G20 leaders to strengthen their national climate targets and deliver climate financing at the G20 and COP26 summits. …

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IOSCO issues recommendations on ESG ratings


October 8, 2021

The International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) plans to establish a framework for members to understand and mitigate potential risks in working with ESG ratings and data providers.

The experience of …

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Lawsuit challenges SEC over shareholder voting rules


October 1, 2021

The Council of Institutional Investors (CII) has challenged the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) planned changes to shareholder proposal rules.

In an ‘amicus brief’ filed in the district court for …

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Asia, Bangkok, Smog

Asian asset owners seek to lead continent’s decarbonisation push


October 1, 2021

A group of leading Asian institutions with $4trn under management have launched a new collaboration aiming to lead the continent’s push for decarbonisation in line with the 2015 …

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GPIF scales up stewardship expectations

Japan investors flex muscles in 2021 proxy season


October 1, 2021

Investors in Japanese listed companies pushed boards on director independence, diversity, and climate change in this year’s proxy voting season, according to a new review.

In a newsletter distributed …

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