The week in GRC: Governor Hochul nominates top New York regulator and Allbirds targets sustainability in IPO filing
– The Wall Street Journal reported that, according to an analysis by University of Florida finance professor Jay Ritter, the still...
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Fox faces vote on lobbying proposal
The SEC has given the green light for shareholders in Fox Corporation to vote this fall on a proposal regarding the company’s...
Nike shareholders to vote on social proposals
Nike shareholders will vote on a proposal requesting disclosure around the company’s work to promote diversity and inclusion – and...
New investor campaign targets food companies over emissions
A new investor campaign has called on North American food companies to take stronger action over climate change as the buy-side...
Bill to shorten window of 13F filings progresses to House of Representatives floor
On July 29 the US House Financial Services Committee voted to advance a new bill that would shorten the 13F filing window and...
Shareholder activism down at half year mark
The number of companies targeted by an activist during the first half of the year was at its lowest level in more than six years...
GE announces net-zero pledge including Scope 3
General Electric (GE) has joined the ranks of major companies committing to be responsible for net-zero emissions of greenhouse...
The week in GRC: BlackRock’s support for directors decreases due to climate concerns and changes on AMC Entertainment’s board
– The Wall Street Journal reported that Robert Zink, the former prosecutor who conceived and oversaw the US Department of Justice...
IPO and Spac surge expected to slow, study says
Investors continue to feel enthusiastic about the IPO and special purpose acquisition company (Spac) markets, though many expect...
Say-on-climate proposals used by some to simply appear progressive, SquareWell warns
A growing number of companies are proactively adopting say-on-climate (SoC) votes, but shareholder advisory firm SquareWell...
