Royal Dutch Shell today suffered one of the UK’s all time biggest ever shareholder revolts with a 57.1% vote Against the remuneration report vote. Since the introduction of the Directors Remuneration Report Regulations in 2002 only two other FTSE100 companies …
Read MoreThe FSA’s new draft code of remuneration code of practice has put good governance front and centre by insisting that remuneration is tied to effective risk management. The proposed policy is a follow-up to the letters written to the CEOs …
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The 2026 proxy season is unfolding against a backdrop of regulatory uncertainty, shifting rules, and increasing political contention, particularly in the US, where recent SEC policy changes are reshaping shareholder proposal dynamics and creating new legal ambiguities.
This briefing highlights …
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Explore the evolving forces shaping the DEI landscape ahead of the 2026 proxy season in Minerva’s latest briefing, “Diversity Divergence: Shareholders Steadfast Amid Pervasive Political Posturing.”
This briefing reveals why anti‑DEI proposals continue to draw low shareholder support and why …
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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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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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UK Stewardship Shifts: Key 2026 Code Changes and Implications
The 2026 Code introduces important changes for responsible investment and stewardship in the UK.
Highlights of this Minerva briefing include details on:
- Emphasis on long-term value
- Streamlined reporting requirements
- Clearer stewardship
Income “Insanity”: Sanders Lambasts Tesla CEO Musk’s U$1tn Pay Package
11 December 2025
US Senator Bernie Sanders has branded Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s controversial U$1 trillion pay package as “insanity” amid his attempts to tackle increasing executive …
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Challenging Corporate Governance: Japanese PM Swipes at Companies’ Shareholder Focus
14 November 2025
Japan’s Prime Minster Sanae Takaichi has condemned companies for having too great a focus on their shareholders and taking insufficient action to increase wages …
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Gain actionable insights into the global landscape of dual-class share structures (DCSS) and the critical role of sunset provisions in governance.
- Explore sector and regional trends—why tech and US markets lead in DCSS adoption.
- Understand the prevalence and effectiveness of