Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)

Financial firms and Costco face continued pressure over DEI policies

January 31, 2025


Companies remain under scrutiny for their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies, with two separate coalitions—both led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton—targeting a group of financial …

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Shareholder Engagement: 5 Key Themes For 2025

January 28th, 2025


Shareholder engagement continues to drive and shape the corporate governance landscape as shareholders expect companies to be held accountable and address critical issues.

In 2025, the pressure on boards to …

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Costco rejects proposal to evaluate risks of DEI policy

January 24th, 2025


Costco shareholders have voted against a proposal urging the wholesaler to assess any potential risks associated with its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices and policy.

Preliminary results …

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Diversity

Do more on diversity, SEC urged by ex-chairs

7 March 2023


The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could be doing more in its work to improve diversity within the US financial services industry, several of its former chairwomen have agreed.…

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