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Asset managers are avoiding ESG shareholder resolutions

The biggest shareholders need to lead on proxy voting and public engagement, a leading NGO says.

Some of the world’s largest asset managers are not using their proxy voting rights to support sustainable …

SEC lambasted over shareholder rights change as companies fail to meet own targets

SEC lambasted over shareholder rights change as companies fail to meet ESG targets

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has come under fire from investor groups after it voted to adopt amendments to its shareholder proposal rules.

In what …

Investor group urges SEC to reopen proxy rules comment period

A group of investors is calling on the SEC to reopen the comment period on amendments to shareholder proxy rules after new data was submitted by its Division of Economic …

Dalriada Trustees selects Minerva for implementation statements reporting

Dalriada Trustees, one of the UK’s largest independent trustee firms, has selected Minerva Analytics to carry out vital duties for its pension fund clients related to the newly introduced implementation statement.

Dalriada, …

UK steps closer to SRD II adoption

Proxy vote confirmations one step closer as UK publishes SRDII implementation plans

The UK government has published the full text of its planned Shareholder Rights Directive (SRD II) legislation as it moves closer to bringing the new rules into law. …

Neuberger Berman commits to advance proxy disclosure

Neuberger Berman has become one of the first major asset managers to commit to advance proxy voting disclosures.

It announced this week that it would publicly state beforehand how it plans to vote …

A new threat to the stewardship?

For some companies, the ability for shareholders to have a voice is a source of constant annoyance.

For proxy voting agents, such as Minerva, understanding the rules of the game and where the lines are drawn is key.

Shareholder rights …

Infighting at SEC over proxy advisory guidance

A war of words has broken out between investors and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following the regulator’s controversial proposal to amend its proxy voting rules.

On 5 November, the SEC proposed new changes to how proxy advisory firms operate – with some criticising the move …

Site launched to prevent investor rights erosion

New website aims to prevent investor rights erosion

With the SEC set to announce new rules on proxy voting this week, a new website has launched for organisations concerned about the erosion of investor rights. A quick browse of InvestorRightsForum.com …

European FinTech Leader Makes Strategic Investment in Minerva

Solactive makes strategic investment in European governance, sustainability and proxy voting firm, Minerva Analytics.

Solactive announces the completion of a strategic investment in Minerva to accelerate growth of the electronic voting, stewardship and ESG research services firm.

Following the …