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Executive Chairman Research – Policy and Practice
This note provides a brief review of the policy and practices behind the appointment and requirements for UK PLC Board Chairmen.
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2018: Reflections on 2017
2017 was a busy year for Boudicca: City commentators continue to regularly report pressure on Boards to improve governance practices and their disclosure. Investors and proxy advisory agencies continue to be influential so it is not surprising that 2017 saw a substantial rise in demand for Boudicca’s services.
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2017 AGM proxy season recap
The Boudicca Corporate Governance Team has updated its Key Issues Document on the 2017 AGM Voting Season for your perusal.
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Voting on director remuneration reports & policy
Since 2014, a quoted company’s directors’ remuneration policy must be approved by shareholders’ resolution at least every three years.
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Proxy solicitation – frequently asked questions
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Top 15 things you should know about proxy advisory agencies
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The history of proxy solicitation
Proxy solicitation has been practiced since the 1930s and has evolved to reflect the changing nature of share-ownership, the proliferation of disclosure and regulation, and the changing expectations of shareholders.
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Shareholder votes on executive remuneration: shareholder spring 2.0?
Boudicca mentioned in article. The number of binding remuneration policy votes that are due for renewal in 2017 has the potential to be reported as a “shareholder spring 2.0”, reflecting continuing sensitivity about executive pay.
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Maximising Shareholder Engagement in Proxy Voting
Ethical Boardroom features Boudicca Proxy Consultants in an article that discusses companies' ability to effectively communicate and motivate their shareholders into proxy voting at AGMs, EGMs, M&A and corporate actions.
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