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Glass Lewis has released its 2025 Benchmark Policy Guidelines for Canada. Read insights from Victor Yifeng Guo, CFA and Dexter John including the key changes and amendments affecting Canadian issuers for the upcoming proxy season. Read now: https://lnkd.in/eUuHaJSJ

The Sodali 40 Q3 2024 reflects elevated growth by market, with North America leading the pack. Europe saw an 8.4% quarter over quarter increase, and the Asia Pacific region experienced a 37.7% increase in the market value of activist holdings. For more expert analysis on the activist investor landscape, download the report: https://lnkd.in/eGaQafG5

Check out our team’s review of the 2024 #proxy season in France, including changes to #boardelections, updates on #sustainability related votes, and a focus on #remuneration. Read the full analysis here >> https://lnkd.in/eZfgxsTh Or speak to Stanislas de Laporte about how these insights could inform your 2025 AGM planning. #boardgovernance #governance #CorporateGovernance #FrenchAGMs #ExecutiveRemuneration #BoardDiversity 

As investor expectations increasingly integrate carbon metrics into decision-making, businesses must adapt to demonstrate environmental accountability. This GRESB article by Nicole Nishizawa and Michael Gardner-Brown highlights the emerging guidelines and challenges associated with embodied carbon. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d_uMCVaZ  #Sustainability #EmbodiedCarbon #ESG #RealEstate #NetZero

As a featured speaker at the IBGC - Instituto Brasileiro de Governança Corporativa event "New Environmental and Climate Demands for Capital Access," Agnes Blanco Querido highlights critical insights on climate change's impact on businesses. From rising climate litigation to data access challenges, read more insights from industry experts. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/eT5naKTH

Looking forward to joining the AERI Asociación Española para las Relaciones con Inversores #equity Awards next week! Let our Spanish and IR teams know if you'll be attending Borja Miranda Rodrigo Rodriguez Gestal Maddie Seacombe and Alison Owers Find out more here >>https://lnkd.in/en5NV-NA #investorreleations #capitalmarkets #investors

Over the past decade, shareholder activism has surged across global markets. According to Diligent, the number of U.S. companies facing M&A-focused opposition campaigns rose by 20% in just the past year. This increasing trend signals a growing vulnerability for companies of all sizes. As a public company, it is critical to understand the evolving landscape of shareholder activism. Barri Rafferty breaks down key strategies your company can utilize to arm against activist investors in her latest Forbes article. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gxctRb-M

Get the latest insights into shareholder proposals in Japan with Kazuhiko Tahara. He’ll discuss key trends from the last five years, including #activist proposals and voting behavior from major domestic and foreign #institutionalinvestors. Don't miss out on this valuable session, available in Japanese only. Register now – https://lnkd.in/gkcuGVwh #governance #investor #Sustainability

ESG risks can impact the success of your company's IPO from a reputational, legal, and devaluation perspective. Emily Wei explains how Sodali & Co is uniquely positioned to support clients from an investor lens to build trust and bolster IPO success. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gRXdkmf7

Join Agnes Blanco Querido as a featured speaker at the IBGC - Instituto Brasileiro de Governança Corporativa event: New Environmental and Climate Demands for Capital Access: The Role of the Board. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry experts and discuss how to manage board expectations while juggling the latest environmental and climate requirements for accessing capital. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/dTW-5sNb