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Board-Shareholder Engagement Focusing on Strategy
Shareholder activism is rising in the United States, and NACD analysis of survey data shows that directors are responding with growing shareholder communications.
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Our staffʼs suggestions for the best on this topic.
Tools for Success
Practical tools, templates, and more to put into action at your next meeting.
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Investor Expectations of Board Leaders
Review investors and pension fundsʼ views on board composition, overboarding, refreshment, and board leadership.
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How Transparent Is Your Audit Committee? Three Reasons to Increase Disclosures
Find out how audit quality is positively affected by public company transparency.
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Does Pay Versus Performance Data Tell Us Anything New?
The 2023 set of pay versus performance (PvP) proxy disclosures contain a significant layer of additional data.
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Editorʼs Picks
A review of roles and expectations including board composition and leadership from the investorʼs POV.
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Ten ESG Reporting Questions Directors Should Consider
The questions boards need to ask themselves about corporate sustainability now.
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Virtually Connecting with Shareholders Amid a Public Health Crisis
Many companies are considering moving their annual meetings to a virtual format.
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One-Two Punch: The Powerful Forces of ESG and Activism
Gain a better understanding of ESG and activism in the current business environment.
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BlackRock Envisions a Net-Zero Future: How Can Boards Prepare?
Larry Fink got tenacious about BlackRockʼs assertion on climate risk as an investment risk in his 2021 Annual Investor Letter.
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