Time to raise the bar on voting
Votes on Saba Capital’s proposals show how vital it is for shareholders to stand up and be counted
Votes on Saba Capital’s proposals show how vital it is for shareholders to stand up and be counted
Amendments to company law would require platforms to opt in investors automatically to receive company information and voting rights
Public health, AI and biodiversity are earmarked as top engagement priorities but investors will need to demonstrate resilience amid challenges
Castlefield’s Callum Wells discusses the ‘collective myopia’ sustainable investment teams face in 2025, and reusable Christmas trees
Parmenion’s Mollie Thornton says performance, flows and diversity of products are all improving
BlackRock said resolutions ‘lack economic merit’
Rathbones’ stewardship director discusses raising the bar through collective action and their investors’ challenge on energy policy
35.4% of votes favoured discontinuing the trust
Following client feedback, Castlefield has taken a more progressive approach to voting, says Ita McMahon
Investor groups have questioned Barclays’ and HSBC’s sustainability policies, while Amazon called to consider workers’ rights
Ita McMahon discusses engagement progress, training for the anti-greenwashing rule and more sophisticated conversations with clients
But ‘direction of travel is clear’ as for businesses heavily reliant on unhealthy foods