All Shareholder activism and engagement articles – Page 2

  • Nuno Fernandes
    Opinion

    Are activist investors crossing the pond?

    2016-06-20T00:00:00Z

    From the blog: Not so long ago activist investors were mostly a problem for US-based pension managers to worry about, largely because it was US-based companies that they had in sight.

  • News

    How much should you channel members’ ethical views?

    2015-10-05T00:00:00Z

    Any Other Business:It is natural in a democratic society to expect your voice to be heard. In pension schemes this is channelled through the member-nominated trustee, but when it comes to seeking your members’ views, how much is too much?

  • Janice Turner
    Opinion

    How smaller schemes can flex their shareholder muscles

    2015-09-28T00:00:00Z

    For too long smaller pension schemes have struggled to have their shareholder voices heard. The AMNT’s Janice Turner explains how even the smallest investors can get involved.

  • Opinion

    Editorial: Education and catastrophe

    2015-04-10T00:00:00Z

    The disconnect between the UK equity markets and long-term investors’ objectives that led to 2011’s Kay review provided both sides with some key recommendations to improve this relationship.

  • News

    Is your scheme an active owner?

    2015-04-07T00:00:00Z

    Any other business: Carbon emissions, tax avoidance and executive remuneration are key political issues. But they also matter to many shareholders, who see them as touchstones to the long-term strength of the companies in which they invest.

  • Source: Unite
    Opinion

    Both sides declare triumph after National Express resolution defeated

    2014-05-16T00:00:00Z

    Shareholders have voted against a resolution backed by UK schemes at National Express Group's annual general meeting this week, with spokespeople on both sides of the issue claiming victory.

  • National Express (Getty)
    News

    Schemes poised for shareholder action at National Express Group

    2014-05-12T00:00:00Z

    UK local authority schemes are taking part in shareholder action tomorrow in a bid to change employment practices in the FTSE 250 National Express Group's US subsidiary, arguing they could pose a financial risk. 

  • Features

    Stewardship Code to focus on ESG and lending

    2012-12-20T00:00:00Z

    The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) is to review the UK Stewardship Code this summer, and is expected to incorporate stock lending and environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.