CEO pay hikes facing greater shareholder resistance
June 16, 2022
Investors of major US companies reject large executive packages
Large CEO pay hikes are coming under increased scrutiny with investors at major US companies rejecting generous executive pay packages in …
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Santos shareholders vote against CEO incentive
May 6, 2022
Continued shareholder resistance against Santos could result in a call to oust the board.
One-quarter of shareholders in Australian energy company Santos have voted against the company’s executive pay plans, …
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As investors and companies alike reflect on the 2021 Australian AGM season, this Minerva briefing looks at the voting trends and governance developments in the market. The briefing examines voting results in the ASX100 from the previous five years and …
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Climate and diversity top 2022 UK pension agenda
February 25, 2022
UK pension funds will focus on climate change issues and corporate compliance with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) in the 2022 proxy voting season.
The Pensions …
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SEC looking to revive rule on exec pay disclosures
February 4, 2022
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is calling for public feedback on a proposed rule requiring companies to disclose links between corporate performance and executive compensation.
The …
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A record year for ESG
December 31, 2021
With 2021 coming to a close, Minerva takes a brief look at the major trends seen this year and comments on the future of ESG investing.
As of November 2021, $649 billion …
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Climate-linked pay on the horizon for Australian banks, report claims
December 10, 2021
Australian bank leaders could see their pay linked in part to achieving climate goals as investors continue to increase the pressure on companies over environmental issues.
An …
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As investors and companies alike prepare for the upcoming Australian AGM season, this Minerva briefing looks at the voting trends and governance developments in the market. The briefing examines voting results in the ASX100 from the previous five years and …
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As investors and companies focus on the Australian AGM season, this Minerva briefing looks at ESG developments in the market. ESG activism plays an important role in driving the Australian market into the future. Indeed, ESG challenges have played a …
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Minerva’s latest Briefing covers Climate Stewardship, looking at the implications of Paris-aligned sustainable stewardship and the voting choices that investors currently face. It has been launched alongside a stakeholder survey for our clients and the wider investment community about their …
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