Investors are shifting from supporting transactions to directly challenging boards, using pay votes and director opposition to enforce accountability as formal shareholder channels narrow.
Aviva’s York AGM and the quiet narrowing of physical accountability
10 April 2026
Aviva plc, the UK‑listed insurer and asset manager, has confirmed that its 2026 Annual General Meeting will be held at its regional office in York on 6 May, starting at 9am.
Why Switzerland’s Proposed Sustainability Bill Matters for Investors
9 April 2026
Switzerland has opened consultation on a draft Federal Act on Sustainable Corporate Governance that offers one of the clearest early signals of how European sustainability regulation is evolving after the EU Omnibus.
BP’s decision to exclude a Follow This shareholder resolution from its 2026 AGM has moved beyond a technical dispute and into a direct test of board authority.
ISSB Prepares for Final SASB Updates with New Proposals
2 April 2026
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) released its final set of proposed updates to the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) industry standards on 26 March.
From Prudence and Loyalty to Maximum Discretion: How US Fiduciary Duty Just Changed Shape
2 April 2026
On 31 March 2026, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) published a proposed rule that quietly but decisively rewrites the language of fiduciary duty under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).
Minerva Analytics Solutions Recognised at ESG Investing Awards
31 March 2026
Minerva has been recognised in three categories at the 2026 ESG Investing Awards, reflecting where investor attention is shifting in climate impact measurement, defence exposure screening and governance structures.
Proposal Exclusion Escalation: BP Issued “Legal Ultimatum” Over Rejected Resolution
27 March 2026
Follow This has escalated its dispute with BP by issuing a legal ultimatum after the company refused to circulate a climate‑related shareholder resolution ahead of its 2026 AGM.
Twitter Trial: Court Ruling Raises the Governance Bar on Executive Communications
25 March 2026
A California court has ruled that two Elon Musk tweets during his 2022 acquisition process of Twitter unlawfully depressed the company’s share price, opening the door to an estimated U$2.6 billion damages claim.