corporate governance Archives

ICEV warns dual-class shares will harm investor interests

ICEV warns dual-class shares will harm investor interests December 1st, 2023 A report by the Investor Coalition for Equal Votes (ICEV) on unequal voting rights has urged companies with dual-class share structures to switch to single-class to equalise investor voting rights. A dual-class share structure involves a company issuing two share classes – one typically […]

Minerva 2023 Proxy Review finds high uncertainty

The Minerva 2023 Proxy Review will be published later this month highlighting the impact of the uncertain geopolitical climate has had on investor voting this year.

Boohoo investors launch lawsuit after modern slavery scandal

Boohoo is facing a £100 million lawsuit from investors after modern slavery allegations wiped more than £1 billion from its value, according to reports.

ICGN supports public disclosure of remuneration policies

The International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) has backed calls by the Fair Reward Framework for companies to publicly disclose their executive remuneration policies.

ESG disclosure, Sustainability reporting

South Korea delays ESG disclosure rules

South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) will postpone implementing ESG disclosure rules following similar moves from other countries.

TPT publish UK gold standard Disclosure Framework

The UK’s Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) has released its gold standard disclosure framework for financial institutions, which will support best practice transition plans.

Investor group calls for banks to do more on human rights

Investors representing $861bn in assets under management have backed Dutch campaign group BankTrack’s 2022 Global Human Rights Benchmark and called on commercial banks to do more to implement human rights.

FRC applauds new reporting requirements

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has welcomed the UK government’s draft statutory instrument on corporate reporting, which introduces new requirements for companies.

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ICGN calls for further changes to European Sustainability Reporting Standards

The International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) has called on the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) to provide more support for investors to help them meet disclosure requirements.

CSDDD rule secures European Parliament approval

The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) has secured approval from the European Parliament.