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Activists are rebranding as a ‘force for good’

Aug 14, 2018
Ben Richardson
The image of the activist shareholder has changed, especially in Asia. Accused of being short term, secretive corporate raiders in the...Read more

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Are institutional investors becoming universal activists?

Jul 06, 2018
Oliver Schutzmann
The popular image of the activist investor is a slick and merciless Wall Street financier, relentlessly pursuing financial reward,...Read more
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Proxy season 2018 sees proposals focus on shareholder rights

Jul 04, 2018
Andrew Holt
The 2018 proxy season saw shareholder proposals focus more on shareholder rights than ever before, but with less success than in past...Read more
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Foreign activists push for change at Japan Inc

Jun 22, 2018
Garnet Roach
For the first time in six years, shareholder activism in Japan is largely being driven by outside activists, according to new data...Read more

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What activist and index fund collaboration means for IR

Jun 19, 2018
Ben Ashwell
As index funds look to activists as a way of altering a company’s strategy , IROs and corporate secretaries need to form a united...Read more
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Facing activists on ESG

Jun 04, 2018
Melissa Sawyer and Marc Treviño
Climate change, diversity and the #MeToo movement are just some of the challenging topics investor relations teams are addressing as...Read more
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Preparing for impact: The rise of shareholder activism across Europe

May 25, 2018
Rui Videira
Shareholder activism is on the rise and has reached Europe at full speed. Though often associated with US boardrooms, activists’...Read more