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SpaceX IPO highlights governance risks as Musk consolidates control

29 May 2026

SpaceX’s long‑awaited IPO comes with a clear message for investors: buy into the growth story, but expect little say in how the company is run.
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Executive pay at Seven West Media found to be “erroneous”

11 November 2022

Seven West Media (SWM) has had to reissue its 2022 remuneration report after discovering it was based on miscalculations by external consultants Ernst & Young (EY).
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Lobbying giant calls for SEC disclosure on proxy rules error

11 November 2022

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COP27 update: calls for proxy voting & standards alignment

11 November 2022

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US racial justice audits on the rise

4 November 2022

In this analysis, Minerva's Senior Stewardship Analyst, Thomas Bolger, examines trends identified in connection with racial justice audit shareholder requests in the 2021 and 2022 US proxy seasons.
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LPFA launches net zero action plan with 2030 emissions target

4 November 2022

The London Pensions Fund Authority (LPFA) has outlined how it plans to meet its members’ expectations by becoming a net-zero organisation.
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Double materiality still lacking from Pension goals

4 November 2022

The pensions industry needs to pull its finger out and embrace the concept of ‘double materiality’ in order to pull its weight when it comes to meeting sustainability goals.
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SEC enforces say on pay rules for proxy voting records

4 November 2022

Wall Street’s top regulator has confirmed new rules relating to how investment funds report their proxy votes.
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ESG remains strong despite greenwashing concerns, AIC reports

4 November 2022

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Australia issues new cyber crime guidance

28 October 2022

A new approach to tackling cyber crime has been put in following several high-profile data hacks on Australian companies this year, affecting an estimated 14 million residents.
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Australia launches new strategy to tackle tax havens

28 October 2022

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New rules introduced to stop incorrect executive payouts

28 October 2022

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FCA looks to tackle sustainability spin doctors

28 October 2022

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Cement firm Lafarge pleads guilty to supporting terrorists

21 October 2022

French cement maker Lafarge has pleaded guilty to giving millions of dollars of financial backing to ISIS and other terrorist groups.
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Burghart says new online platform will transform pensions industry for savers

21 October 2022

Minister for pensions and growth Alex Burghart predicts the government’s proposed online pensions dashboard will be a game-changer for savers.
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Climate Action 100+ launches public consultation

21 October 2022

CA100+ has opened a public consultation on a set of proposals to enhance its Net Zero Company Benchmark.
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A third of corporate boards lack strong understanding of key ESG issues, says survey

21 October 2022

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