What are ISS and Glass Lewis and Why Should My Bank Care?
Some proxy advisors and institutional investors have made changes to their diversity policies and mandates, including the following ...more
The push for increased diversity on corporate boards ramped up recently when Vanguard, a leader in mutual funds and asset management, released its 2019 Investment Stewardship Annual Report. The report, released on August 30,...more
’Tis the season, and no, we do not mean the holiday season. Although it may seem like you just filed your 2018 proxy, the 2019 proxy season is upon us. This quick reference guide, which is intended to supplement Shearman &...more
As many institutional investors have concluded, prevailing governance policies and practices have not produced desired board refreshment, which these investors would support in order to strengthen expertise, promote diversity...more
As the 2016 proxy season approaches, every public company should consider its position on proxy access and should have a plan for responding to a shareholder proxy access proposal. Based on lessons learned from the 2015...more