Georgeson’s Post

SSGA released its updated Global Proxy Voting and Engagement guidelines that consolidates its approach to stewardship in 2024, effective for voting decisions as of March 26, 2024. Read more about key changes to its policy: http://spr.ly/6049ZAmgW

Judging from the experience of Australian banks and insurers in 2023 following APRA’s new CPS511 requirements, the incorporation of non-financial metrics into executive remuneration schemes pose significant challenges for investors and issuers. Learn more in Georgeson’s 2023 Australian AGM Season Review. http://spr.ly/6048ZT1Jy

In 2023, we witnessed 119 new or existing directors at 87 companies across the ASX300 receive more than 10% of votes against their election. These results signify an increasing level of concern among investors around corporate reputation issues and governance failures. To learn more, download Georgeson's 2023 Australian AGM Season Review. http://spr.ly/6043ZTEU3

The long-awaited SEC Climate Rule has been finalized as of March 6, 2024. The scaled-down version of the original proposed rule places requirements on registrants (domestic and foreign issuers) to provide climate related disclosures. Learn more: http://spr.ly/6045kNkr7

We had a great time at the UPPO annual conference this week! Georgeson offers a full suite of unclaimed property services to get the job done. Please don't hesitate to reach out should you have any questions or wish to schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our specialists. http://spr.ly/6041nckJt

Our Georgeson team is live at the UPPO Annual Conference! Drop by our booth #103 to learn how we can help your organization take the worry out of unclaimed property. http://spr.ly/6042nc3Zy

Heading into the 2024 proxy season, multiple investors have recently announced updates to proxy voting guidelines with respect to topics including board oversight of ESG-related matters, racial/ethnic board diversity, and unequal voting rights. Read a summary of these new and/or noteworthy policies in our report: http://spr.ly/6043XtBBW

Our 2023 Australian AGM Season Review is now available. This year's report provides an in-depth examination of the key trends and issues arising from last year's meeting season. Download it today. http://spr.ly/6043XSHf7

Are you attending the annual UPPO (Unclaimed Property Professionals Organization) conference next week? Don’t forget to schedule time to hear from our specialists: • Foreign Follies by Pamela Wentz on March 10 at 3:30 pm • Dealer’s Choice – Managing Processes by Meghan Hartley on March 12 at 2:15 pm http://spr.ly/6047nczPL

How will California’s new climate disclosure laws affect your business? Watch our recent webinar on-demand today: http://spr.ly/6042nhRbK Hear from experts at South Pole and Mayer Brown where we delved into the complexities and implications of the new climate disclosure laws.