Texas Proxy Advisor Regulation

Investor Choice Infringement: Texas Advances Proxy Advisor Regulation

June 17, 2025


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

Proxy advisory firms are set to imminently discover whether they will be subject to a stringent new regulation in Texas requiring deeper disclosures on voting recommendations …

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Netflix Shareholders 2025 AGM

Netflix AGM Shock: Shareholders Vote Out Lead Director

June 11, 2025


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

Shareholders at streaming giant Netflix have overwhelmingly voted to axe Jay Hoag from the company’s board in a strong showing of investor dissent.

At Netflix’s recent …

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SEC forms climate and ESG taskforce

Shareholder Setback: US SEC Ruling Heightens Proposal Problems

June 10, 2025


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

A federal judge has approved US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules which make it more challenging for shareholders to file proposals at companies’ AGMs.

The …

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Texas Proxy Advisor Regulation

Texas introduces restrictions on small shareholder proposals

May 9, 2025


Texas has put forward a bill imposing new restrictions on shareholder eligibility to submit proposals, potentially limiting the voice of small investors seeking change.

The bill, which passed 45 to …

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food crisis

Group warns investors of false confidence about food sector’s impending crisis

April 16, 2025


An anonymous group of food industry professionals has warned investors that a number of factors are giving them false confidence about the state of the food …

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Activist investor calls for YouGov CEO to step down

January 16th, 2025


Activist investor Gatemore has called for YouGov CEO Steve Hatch to step down amid ongoing poor operating performance.

Gatemore reported that conversations with various stakeholders had revealed “widespread …

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dual-class share structures, AGM, shareholder proposals, shareholder meetings

ICEV reveals policies of major investors on dual-class share structures

November 29th, 2024


While investors value the ‘one share, one vote’ principle, many see dual class share structures as appropriate in certain circumstances and for a limited time, according to …

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sustainable mining, BHP Pit Mine, Australia,

Commission outlines investor actions needed for sustainable mining  

October 11th, 2024


A commission supported by investors managing over $15 billion in assets has outlined key actions investors can take to improve sustainability in the mining sector.

The Global Investor …

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Climate plans

Investors urge 76 UK companies to hold climate strategy vote

September 11, 2024


A group of investors with $1.6 trillion assets under management have called on 76 FTSE 100 companies to present their climate transition plans for investor approval.

The …

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SDG

UN report shows how businesses benefit from engagement with SDGs

May 17th, 2024


Businesses incorporating the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their operations will see significant benefits, according to a new report. 

The UN’s SDG Showcase report showed that …

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