Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), one of the world’s most influential proxy advisory firms, recently released its draft proposed voting policies for 2016. ISS is currently requesting feedback on new or potential changes to three voting policies in Canada
November 2015
Emerging trends: Activist shareholder bans
By Saeed Teebi (Toronto) on
As a result of the rising tide of shareholder activism in Canada, a number of defensive tactics have been developed by corporate management. The newest innovation in management’s arsenal is the activist investor ban—an agreement between an issuer and a…
Managing risk: A primary concern for effective boards
In today’s economic climate the role of a board of directors is as dynamic as it is demanding. Boards are now forced to take on expanded roles to better guide their organizations through uncertain economic times. In addition, directors are…