DCSS Wise New York Stock Exchange

DCSS Conundrum: FinTech’s Ex-CEO Criticises US Relisting Plans

July 24, 2025


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

FinTech company Wise’s co-founder and former CEO has urged shareholders to vote against plans extending its dual-class share structure (DCSS) by a decade as it intends …

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Asset Managers AMF France

Poor Performance: France’s AMF Details Asset Managers Regulatory Shortcomings

July 15, 2025


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), France’s financial regulator, has highlighted several cases of poor performance by large asset managers operating in the country.

A …

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Shareholder Vote Acquisition

Deepening Dialogues: Controversial Issues Decline at Dutch Shareholder Meetings

July 15, 2025


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

The number of controversial issues flagged in shareholder resolutions at Dutch AGMs has fallen amid improved company-shareholder engagement according to a recent paper released by …

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Tesla Toyota Shareholders

Hitting the Brakes: Shareholders Heighten Pressure on Tesla and Toyota

July 11, 2025


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla is facing mounting pressure from shareholders on multiple fronts, while fellow automaker giant Toyota has been excluded by Storebrand …

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Engagement Eumedion Investors Portfolios

Enhancing Engagement: Eumedion Urges Investors to Pare Back Portfolios

July 8, 2025


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

Eumedion has recommended that its institutional investor members reduce the number of companies in their equity portfolios to improve engagement with investee firms.

The Dutch …

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Apple AI Shareholder

AI Angst: Apple Shareholders Sue Over “Misleading” Statements

June 26, 2025


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

Two years on from a strongly supported shareholder resolutions seeking clarity on AI, Apple is now facing shareholders in court.

At the company’s 2024 AGM, a …

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Shareholder Vote Acquisition

Acquisition Anxiety: Shareholder Votes Postponed Amid Revolt Fears

June 19, 2025


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

Shareholder votes at two separate major companies have been pushed back amidst concerns that shareholders may vote against attempted acquisitions by the firms.

The votes which …

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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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Alphabet

Addressing Antitrust: Alphabet Commits U$500 Million to Compliance

June 6, 2025


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

Alphabet has pledged to spend US$500 million over the next decade to revamp its global compliance structure in response to an antitrust lawsuit from shareholders.

Senior …

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