All Shareholder activism and engagement articles – Page 2

  • 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.