A statement signed by the convener of the group, David Asante said: “The absence of a clearly defined process for the submission of the proxy application, coupled with the apparent secrecy surrounding ...

In place of external human advisors, the bank is launching an in-house AI tool. The tool, named Proxy IQ, will cover all aspects of the voting process, according to an internal memo. JPMorgan's asset ...

Rules 14a-4(d)(2) and (3) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act) prohibit the issuance of proxies by shareholders that confer authority to vote at any annual meeting ...

Increased attention on proxy voting could represent a backdoor into ESG investing for retirement plan participants. With only 3% of 401(k) plans currently offering investments labeled as adhering to ...

The 2026 proxy season is expected to bring meaningful developments that have the potential to reshape how companies approach the proxy process. From the continued reversing of the pendulum regarding ...

Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM) is reportedly launching a new initiative aimed at boosting retail investor participation in proxy voting by using an automated system that would help the oil producer reduce the ...

Richard Todd is CEO and co-founder of Innovest Portfolio Solutions, which provides investment consulting services to faith-based organizations. Proxy voting is a key responsibility of all fiduciaries.

At Tesla’s recent annual meeting, shareholders approved an unusual compensation proposal for CEO Elon Musk – if achieved, he could be the world’s first trillionaire. The vote passed by a comfortable ...

Proxy Voting Literacy Despite the importance of proxy voting, the critical role it plays in corporate governance, and the transparency regarding their voting record that asset managers deliver via ...

From 2020 to 2024, the number of shareholder proposals increased steadily, fueled by growing interest in the E and S issues of the ESG mix. Enhanced scrutiny on proxy advisory firms is in full swing.

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / March 2, 2026 / Bob Herr| Director of Corporate GovernanceWhat you need to knowThe agenda is being reset for US shareholder meetings in 2026. Regulatory shifts have ...