Paul Verney
LGIM and AkademikerPension call for trade associations reviews at Nippon Steel and Toyota, as proxy season ramps up in Japan.
Investment team respondents report tensions at substantially higher levels than stewardship peers.
Responsible Investor’s polling finds investors split on the power of engagement and hints at an increasing role for investment teams.
Shift follows French oil major's statement that chair/CEO did not participate in 'unanimous' vote on split roles.
Investment giant raises concerns around increasing focus on ‘sustainability outcomes’.
Influential proxy adviser recommends vote against former State Street CEO Hooley over Exxon’s ‘unusual and aggressive tactics’.
Analysis of 2024 proxy season by Shareholder Rights Group also shows 55% jump in number of corporate 'no action' requests.
As RI's stewardship survey enters its final week, here are some interesting findings from the initial responses.
Ethos Foundation spearheads appeal with French commercial court after oil major blocks CEO/chair separation vote.
French manager's head of stewardship hails Unilever’s policy engagement report, as consumer goods giant becomes first to meet investor expectations.