Regulating the Raters: The FCA’s ESG Regulatory Proposals, Minerva’s Response, and What the Market Should Watch
April 16, 2026
In March 2026, Minerva submitted a formal response to the FCA’s consultation paper CP25/34, which for the first time would bring ESG rating providers within the UK regulatory perimeter.
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ExxonMobil’s Retail Voting Programme, Texas Redomicile and the Architecture of Shareholder Disempowerment
April 13, 2026
On 27 May, ExxonMobil shareholders will vote on a ballot that includes a proposal to redomicile the company from New Jersey to Texas.
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Aviva’s York AGM and the quiet narrowing of physical accountability
April 10, 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.
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Twitter Trial: Court Ruling Raises the Governance Bar on Executive Communications
March 25, 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.
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Corporate Governance Changes: South Korea, Japan Advance Major Reforms
March 4, 2026
South Korea and Japan are both eyeing significant reforms in the corporate governance arena that aim to unlock growth and strengthen accountability to investors.
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Anti-DEI Augmented: Appeal to Overturn Trump Executive Order Rejected
February 10, 2026
A challenge to US President Donald Trump’s high-profile executive orders against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programmes has been rejected by an appeals court.
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