This is the blog of Manifest, the proxy voting agency. Here we take a wide-ranging view of topical governance and responsible investment issues. We aim to be innovative, refreshing and thought provoking, as well as keep our readers in the loop in a rapidly evolving industry. The governance community has grown and …… continue reading >>
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Gender diversity is proving to be a controversial topic in the marketplace as businesses and investors debate the issues raised by the recent review by Lord Davies on gender diversity in the corporate world. Following the publication of ‘Women on Boards’ and in anticipation of the FRC’s consultation on the same, UKSIF …… continue reading >> The European Commission has been busily working on responsible investment issues in recent weeks, culminating in two documents: A consultation on “Disclosure of Non-Financial Information by Companies” and a summary of responses to their green paper on corporate governance in financial institutions (see later blog piece). The consultation asks a number of …… continue reading >> The threat of quotas to improve board diversity moved a step closer last week with EU Fundamental Rights Commissioner Viviane Reding telling the European parliament: “Equality in decision-making is not yet a fact … I do not rule out the possibility of putting forward legislation in this area.” Speaking to the continue reading >> As Prudential has recently found to its cost, it’s generally worth while keeping shareholders in the loop. Whereas UK and European companies are generally welcoming of investor dialogue to the extent it is enshrined in national governance codes, any meaningful dialogue with US-listed companies has been fraught with difficulties. For the past …… continue reading >> The European Commission has this week launched a consultation, in the form of a green paper, in preparation for taking measures to enhance corporate governance in financial institutions and remuneration policies. It is significant that the Commission is keen to avoid killing the spirit of what it is trying to …… continue reading >> Manifest’s annual total remuneration survey, published in association with MM&K is now available. For more information about this essential resource for issuers and investors alike please Click Here >> The UK’s Investor Relations Society is seeking to put its members at the heart of the governance role according to a guidance consultation published this week. The consultation is the Society’s response to the FRC’s own consultation on the UK Governance Code and the Stewardship Code. Of particular interest to governance professionals will …… continue reading >> |
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