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Goldman Sachs Secures SEC Green Light for Retail Voting Programme

30 September 2026

Goldman Sachs’ SEC approval suggests standing retail voting instructions are shifting from corporate experiment to a new source of influence over US shareholder votes.
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Regulating the Raters: The FCA’s ESG Regulatory Proposals, Minerva’s Response, and What the Market Should Watch

16 April 2026

In March 2026, Minerva submitted a formal response to the FCA’s consultation paper CP25/34, which for the first time would bring ESG rating providers within the UK regulatory perimeter.
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Germany Eases Pressure on Investor Collaboration

15 April 2026

Germany has abruptly narrowed its “acting in concert” standard after a rebuke from the Court of Justice of the European Union.
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ExxonMobil’s Retail Voting Programme, Texas Redomicile and the Architecture of Shareholder Disempowerment

13 April 2026

On 27 May, ExxonMobil shareholders will vote on a ballot that includes a proposal to redomicile the company from New Jersey to Texas.
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Aviva’s York AGM and the Quiet Narrowing of Physical Accountability

10 April 2026

Aviva plc, the UK‑listed insurer and asset manager, has confirmed that its 2026 Annual General Meeting will be held at its regional office in York on 6 May, starting at 9am.
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FCA Sustainability Disclosure Proposals: A Turning Point for UK Market Transparency

10 April 2026

The FCA’s consultation CP26/5 proposes the most significant overhaul of listed company sustainability disclosure in the UK for years.
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Why Switzerland’s Proposed Sustainability Bill Matters for Investors

9 April 2026

Switzerland has opened consultation on a draft Federal Act on Sustainable Corporate Governance that offers one of the clearest early signals of how European sustainability regulation is evolving after the EU Omnibus.
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BP’s Climate Block Brings Investor Backlash

8 April 2026

BP’s decision to exclude a Follow This shareholder resolution from its 2026 AGM has moved beyond a technical dispute and into a direct test of board authority.
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Quarterly Reporting: The Next Target in the SEC’s Stewardship Retreat

7 April 2026

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to propose a shift away from mandatory quarterly reporting
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ISSB Prepares for Final SASB Updates with New Proposals

2 April 2026

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) released its final set of proposed updates to the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) industry standards on 26 March.
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From Prudence and Loyalty to Maximum Discretion: How US Fiduciary Duty Just Changed Shape

2 April 2026

On 31 March 2026, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) published a proposed rule that quietly but decisively rewrites the language of fiduciary duty under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).
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Minerva Analytics Solutions Recognised at ESG Investing Awards

31 March 2026

Minerva has been recognised in three categories at the 2026 ESG Investing Awards, reflecting where investor attention is shifting in climate impact measurement, defence exposure screening and governance structures.
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Proposal Exclusion Escalation: BP Issued “Legal Ultimatum” Over Rejected Resolution

27 March 2026

Follow This has escalated its dispute with BP by issuing a legal ultimatum after the company refused to circulate a climate‑related shareholder resolution ahead of its 2026 AGM.
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Disney Defeat: Anti-ESG Proposal Pair Perform Poorly at 2026 AGM

27 March 2026

Disney shareholders rejected all proposals from anti‑ESG proponents at its 2026 AGM, with neither clearing 5% support.
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Twitter Trial: Court Ruling Raises the Governance Bar on Executive Communications

25 March 2026

A California court has ruled that two Elon Musk tweets during his 2022 acquisition process of Twitter unlawfully depressed the company’s share price, opening the door to an estimated U$2.6 billion damages claim.
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Your Vote, Their Permission: Why Shareholder Proposal Rights in the US Are Under Existential Threat

20 March 2026

The Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR) and As You Sow have filed a lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) challenging the controversial overhaul of its ‘no action’ request process adopted in November 2025.
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Workers’ Rights Ruling: First French Firm Falls Foul of Labour Rights Rules

19 March 2026

A Paris court has delivered the first ever Duty of Vigilance ruling against a French company, finding Yves Rocher liable for labour rights violations at its former Turkish subsidiary.
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