Enticing IPOs: SEC Chair Atkins Targets “Regulatory Creep”, Eyes Shareholder Meeting Reforms
18 February 2026
US SEC Chair Paul Atkins has launched a campaign to roll back what he calls “regulatory creep,” outlining a plan to “make …
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Seeking SRD Insights: European Commission Commences Shareholder Rights Directive Consultation
13 February 2026
The European Commission has launched a public consultation and a to glean investor and industry insights on a potential update of the Shareholder Rights …
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Exempt Solicitation Overhaul: Shareholders Signal EDGAR Shift Concerns to SEC
3 February 2026
Major shareholders have stressed concerns to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) about significant changes to the use of its EDGAR filing platform …
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Mixed Messages: Disney Accepts Resolutions from Anti-ESG Proponent Trio Amid Legal Uncertainty
28 January 2026
Disney has revealed that three shareholder proposals from anti-ESG proponents will be voted on at its 2026 AGM amid concerns over litigation …
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‘No Action’ Reaction: ICCR Questions SEC’s Controversial Shareholder Stance
27 January 2026
The Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR) has expressed “concern” about the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) decision to not respond to ‘no action’ …
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Decrying DEI: Texas’ Paxton Brands 100+ State Laws as “Unconstitutional”
23 January 2026
Texas’ Attorney General Ken Paxton has declared that diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies, programmes and more than 100 “woke” state laws are “unconstitutional”.…
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Shareholder Proposal Schism: Divides Deepen Over Infringed Investor Resolution Rights
16 January 2026
Divides between shareholders, companies and others involved in corporate governance are becoming increasingly clear as the 2026 proxy season approaches following a series of …
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Apple Shareholders Stunted: Proposals Plummet as SEC Shift Bites
15 January 2026
Just one shareholder proposal has made it to technology giant Apple’s 2026 proxy statement to be voted on at its 24 February AGM, with several …
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Executive Pay Upset: Trump Proposes U$5m Defence Sector Remuneration Cap
9 January 2026
US President Donald Trump has lambasted the executive pay of defence firms, calling for a cap of U$5 million until they increase the number …
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Political Spending Clash: Shareholder Challenges Cadence Micromanagement Appeal
9 January 2026
Shareholder activist John Chevedden has argued that his proposal at US technology company Cadence Design Systems does not constitute “micromanagement” as the company has claimed in …
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