Firm cites U.S. government shift against DEI for policy change
FCA review finds an increase in workplace complaints
Canadian boards lag their U.S. peers on racial diversity and face calls for in-person AGMs, Glass Lewis reports
Agencies adopt standards to address bias, conflicts in valuation models
Anti-ESG proposals fall flat with investors, SHARE reports
New proxy voting policy in effect for 2024 annual meetings
Initiative received 42% support from RBC shareholders at latest AGM, and 37% from BMO shareholders
Bank allegedly denied credit to customers of Armenian descent
Demand for minority directors expected to increase as transparency improves
Regulators are proposing more extensive disclosure from issuers