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Proxy Advisory Guidance

By Trevor Zeyl on May 5, 2015 Posted in Securities

On April 30, 2015, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) adopted National Policy 25-201 Guidance for Proxy Advisory Firms (the Policy). The Policy provides non-prescriptive and non-exhaustive guidance on recommended practices and disclosure for proxy advisory firms. The guidance is intended to promote transparency in the processes leading to vote recommendations and the development of proxy … Continue reading

US Chamber of Commerce releases practice guidance for public companies dealing with proxy battles

By Kristine Spence on January 13, 2015 Posted in Proxy Battles

The US Chamber of Commerce recently released a white paper authored by Harvey Pitt, former Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The white paper, “Public Company Initiatives in Response to the SEC Staff’s Guidance on Proxy Advisory Firms” (the Paper), provides public companies with suggested focus areas for dealing with proxy voting … Continue reading