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ArticleA critical look at pandemic-related executive compensation changes
With 2021 proxy season underway, a new analysis by Compensation Advisory Partners reveals what impact proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services will have on say-on-pay concerning executive compensation actions made in response to the pandemic.
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ArticleMore companies pointing finger at proxy advisory firms
A new survey from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Nasdaq says the number of companies identifying conflicts of interest at proxy advisory firms has almost doubled.
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Congress could impose new rules for proxy advisory firms
The House of Representatives has passed along a bill to the Senate that, if passed, could be a sea change for proxy advisory firms, notably industry leaders like ISS and Glass Lewis.
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ISS finalizes new U.S. shareholder voting policies
The annual ISS review of shareholder voting policies is out, and Joe Mont has the rundown on what it all means.
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ISS unveils annual policy recommendations
The annual one-two punch of a global policy survey and corresponding policy updates from leading proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services is upon us once again. Joe Mont looks at the recommendations under consideration for U.S. companies.
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ISS Updates Guidance on Executive Compensation Policies
Leading proxy adviser ISS has updated guidance, in the form of “frequently asked questions,” regarding its approach to executive compensation policies. The document is intended as a general discussion about the way ISS will analyze certain issues in the context of preparing proxy analyses and determining vote recommendations for U.S. ...
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ISS Details Proposed Policy Changes, Seeks Feedback
Institutional Shareholder Services has launched its 2016 benchmark voting policy consultation period. Policy topics for the U.S. market include unilateral amendments made by boards to company charters and bylaws without shareholder approval, director overboarding, and compensation at externally managed issuers. More inside.
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ISS Updates Policies Ahead of Upcoming Proxy Season
Proxy advisory firm ISS has updated its policies and recommendation criteria for 2015 annual meetings. The updates build upon ongoing outreach to companies and investors on such matters as pay for performance; board accountability; boardroom diversity; equity plan evaluation; risk oversight and audit; cross-market listings; and environmental and social performance ...