As Trump signs executive order targeting ISS and Glass Lewis, experts say change is already happening
‘Unbeknownst to many Americans, two foreign-owned proxy advisors, ISS and Glass Lewis, play a significant role in shaping the...
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Glass Lewis tightens US oversight of board powers in broader 2026 proxy rethink
Glass Lewis released its 2026 Benchmark Policy Guidelines on December 5, setting out notable changes for its policies for...
The rising influence of retail investors in M&A votes
Retail investors are increasingly shaping corporate governance and M&A transactions, driven by accessible financial platforms and...
The week in GRC: Glass Lewis mulls investment adviser registration as Armani appoints new board
– Glass Lewis is considering registering as a US investment adviser, a move that would bring increased SEC oversight but could...
ISS 2026 Benchmark Policy changes: What companies need to know
Published earlier this week, ISS released its 2026 Benchmark Policy Updates, effective for shareholder meetings held on or after...
Tesla: How do you get support for a $1 trn pay package? Give shareholders a slice of the pie
ISS is recommending against Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s $1 tn compensation package. Glass Lewis too. CalPERS and NBIM, manager of the...
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Glass Lewis to ditch ‘benchmark’ or ‘house’ policies from 2027: what’s behind the shift
Glass Lewis has announced plans to retire its long-standing practice of issuing single, default ‘benchmark’ voting recommendations...
How to craft proxies that gain the trust and support of your shareholders
As investor expectations continue to evolve, the proxy statement has become more than a regulatory requirement: it’s now a...
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The week in GRC: ExxonMobil gets pushback on retail investor voting plan as Trump calls for Microsoft legal chief to exit
– Shareholder advocacy groups As You Sow and ICCR have filed a formal letter with the SEC requesting that it rescind its no-action...
Executive pay: Say-on-pay support stays steady and other lessons from the 2025 proxy season
With the 2025 North American proxy season now officially closed, emerging trends in executive compensation are offering valuable...
