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South Africa Sets Shareholder Standard

September 08, 2010

South Africa has published a draft code of behavior setting out how institutional investors should engage with listed companies on corporate governance issues.The draft “Code for Responsible Investing by Institutional Investors in South Africa” aims to provide guidance on how shareholders should exercise their rights and influence in a responsible...
 

Japan Lifts Veil on Exec Pay and Shareholder Votes

February 24, 2010

Companies with a listing in Japan will have to disclose more information about their corporate governance practices and how much they pay directors under plans released by the country’s Financial Services Agency (FSA).The new disclosures are aimed at giving investors more of the information they need to hold companies to...
 

Infineon Overcomes Governance Revolt

February 12, 2010

German electronics company Infineon has faced down an investor revolt that had developed into a test case of the country’s corporate governance practices.In a direct challenge to the company’s leadership, rebel shareholders led by Hermes, a U.K. activist investor, had nominated their own candidate for election to the post of...
 

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