Technology & social mediaHybrid AGMs increase as virtual remains most popular format, Lumi says Aug 07, 2023Garnet RoachSome 44 percent of the almost 2,000 AGMs facilitated by Lumi globally in the first half of the year were virtual, making it the most...Read more
ESGWhy effective ESG starts and ends with your investors Aug 03, 2023Sylvie HartonThe influence of ESG on investing is undeniable, with the acronym itself dominating headlines on a daily basis. Today, an impressive...Read more
Shareholders & activismDollar General shareholders call for worker safety audit Jun 06, 2023Ben MaidenShareholders in Dollar General have backed a proposal on the safety of the company’s employees. According to an SEC filing, 67.7...Read more
Technology & social mediaAmazon to take lead in generative AI, CEO tells investors Jun 05, 2023Hemma VisavadiaAmazon expects to be the next leader in generative artificial intelligence (AI), according to CEO Andy Jassy. Speaking to shareholders...Read more
ESGExxonMobil shareholders to vote on climate proposals May 26, 2023Ben MaidenShareholders in ExxonMobil are set to vote on a range of climate change-related proposals at the energy company’s AGM next week. The...Read more
Shareholders & activismRetail investors support making companies accountable for ESG damages Apr 03, 2023Hemma VisavadiaMore than 70 percent of US retail investors believe companies must be held accountable for any environmental or social damages they...Read more
Shareholders & activismMicrosoft faces proposal over climate risks and 401(k) plan Nov 02, 2022Ben MaidenShareholders in Microsoft are set to vote on a proposal seeking information on managing risks from climate change in the company’s 401...Read more
Technology & social mediaMore US companies holding in-person AGMs, study finds Oct 31, 2022Noemi Distefano Almost two thirds (63 percent) of US companies’ AGMs were held in person in the six months to June 30 – an increase from 55.9 percent...Read more
BoardroomNominees announced for Corporate Governance Awards 2022 Oct 12, 2022Ben MaidenCorporate Secretary is delighted to announce the short-listed nominees for its 15th Corporate Governance Awards. The winners, selected...Read more
ESGClimate lobbying proposal attracts support at Tesla AGM Aug 10, 2022Ben MaidenMore than a third of votes at Tesla’s AGM last week went for a shareholder proposal seeking a report on climate-related lobbying...Read more