corporate governance Archives

Tesla overcomes activist investors at AGM

Tesla shareholders have broadly voted in line with board recommendations, rejecting proposals centred on the environment and business governance issues.

DWP launches consultation on DB scheme funding

DWP launches consultation on DB scheme funding July 29, 2022 The UK’s DWP aims to create clearer funding standards while supporting trustees and employers in planning their scheme funding over the long term The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeking consultation on The Draft Occupational Pension Schemes (Funding and Investment Strategy and Amendment) […]

SEC proxy roll-back – researchers and clients still vulnerable

The SEC’s amendments to the Trump administration’s 2020 rules only partially addresses investor concerns over attacks on independence of proxy voting advice

Roberta Metsola, President of the European Union

Global pressure intensifies to end ‘SLAPP’ lawsuits

Legislatures around the world are become increasingly aware of Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP) techniques being used by individuals and companies, and are seeking methods of combating the practice, according to research by law firm Leigh Day.

Investment Association shareholder rebellion register

CCC: UK at risk of missing net zero

The independent Climate Change Committee (CCC) has published a new Progress Report, which has flagged “major failures” in delivery programmes toward the achievement of the UK’s climate goals.

Active ownership and why it matters

Minerva’s very own Paul Hewitt has been featured in the latest episode of a new podcast by Global Systematic Investors (GSI). Take a listen to Paul as he discusses Active Ownership for passive investors with journalist and investor advocate Robin Powell.

EU Lawmakers outline new board diversity regulations

EU Lawmakers outline new board diversity regulations June 10, 2022 EU-listed companies to have at least 40% of their non-executive director positions held by women by 2026 New board diversity requirements have been outlined by the European Council and European Parliament, with lawmakers reaching an agreement on the legislation. These regulations would require EU-listed companies […]