Shareholder Proposals Archives

SEC Reopens Comment Period on Universal Proxy Proposal, Considers Application to Closed-End Funds and BDCs

The SEC has reopened the comment period for a proposal to require universal proxy cards in connection with certain contested director elections.

April 27, 2021

Tags: Allison Herren Lee, Investment Company, Proxy, Shareholder Proposals

New DOL Proxy Voting Rule: More Principles-Based Approach, But with Continued Skepticism About ESG Investing

The DOL has adopted amendments to the ERISA proxy voting rule, once again expressing significant skepticism about ESG investing.

December 16, 2020

Tags: DOL, ESG, Proxy, Shareholder Proposals

SEC Proposes Troubling Amendments to Proxy Rules Related to Proxy Voting Advice and Shareholder Proposals

In a 3-2, party line vote, the SEC proposed amendments to the proxy rules related to proxy voting advice and shareholder proposals that deeply concern the IAA.

November 26, 2019

Tags: Proxy Rule, Proxy Voting Advisory Firms, Shareholder Proposals

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