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Global shareholder activism

The UK saw a 28% increase in shareholder activism in 2024 and US-based activists are expected to drive a new wave in shareholder activism in Europe in 2025, according to a report from Diligent Market Intelligence ‒ Shareholder Activism Annual Review 2025.

Director commitments policies

In recent years, director commitments policies have become more prevalent at US-based companies, according to a review by Glass Lewis which looks at the increased adoption of director commitments policies in 2024 and considered the evolution of their design and disclosure.

Global Institutional Investor Survey

There is a shift towards more strategic and impactful investor engagement, according to a global report from Georgeson. The Report, Global Institutional Investor Survey 2024, provides insights into the evolving landscape of investor engagement, strategic activism and ESG priorities.

Going concern reporting in the UK

Stricter rules for Indian listed companies

Future-ready boards

Gender pay gap

Effective board reviews

Ian White explains how to make sure external board reviews are really effective, providing a checklist for success.

The illusion of sustainability Part 2

In last month’s issue of Governance, Roger Chao set out what directors need to think about when considering greenwashing. Here he gives some high-profile case studies, sets out the global regulatory regime and suggests some analytical tools and techniques for avoiding greenwashing.