Proxy Advisors Prevail: Court Strikes Down US SEC Regulation Attempt
July 4, 2025
A federal appeals court has found that US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations which sought to dictate the behaviour of proxy advisors is …
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Relaxing Rules: SEC Mulls Easing Exec Pay, Public Company Regulations
July 4, 2025
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly considering both relaxing rules on executive (exec) pay and moving to alleviate regulatory burdens for …
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Shareholder Setback: US SEC Ruling Heightens Proposal Problems
June 10, 2025
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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US lobby group urges reform of “outdated” proxy-voting processes
25 April, 2025
Swift action is needed from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Congress to modernise outdated proxy-voting processes, according to a report published on Wednesday (23 April) …
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SEC commissioner warns the agency’s withdrawal of defence for climate rules is unlawful
April 4, 2025
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner Caroline Crenshaw has warned that the agency’s decision to withdraw its defence of climate disclosure rules is unlawful.…
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SEC votes to end defence of climate disclosure rules
March 28, 2025
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will no longer defend regulations requiring companies to disclose climate-related risks and greenhouse gas emissions.
The commission’s two Republicans, acting chair Mark …
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SEC Rules on Lobbying and Energy Finance Proposals
March 13, 2025
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently made significant decisions that have once again reshaped the dynamic shareholder landscape.
The SEC allowed five companies to reject lobbying proposals …
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Shareholder Proposals: Contested Battlefield or an Essential Investor Right?
February 26, 2025
The ability of shareholders to submit proposals is a fundamental investor right that underpins corporate accountability and good governance. However, this right is facing increasingly heavy headwinds as regulatory …
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