ShareAction's CEO, Catherine Howarth talks to Radio Four's Today show about executive remuneration and the possiblity of a re-run of the shareholder spring. "We need to keep a very close eye on how shareholders cast votes on our behalf this year," she said.
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15-Apr-2013
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26-Mar-2013
ShareAction has welcomed the announcement of the terms of reference for the Law Commission's review of investors' fiduciary duties. Christine Berry, Head of Policy and Research said, "This is a major step towards ensuring that the law is no longer seen as a barrier to enlightened and responsible behaviour on the part of institutional investors." |
20-Mar-2013
At an event held to launch our new name, former US Vice President Al Gore praised the work of ShareAction. In a wide ranging speech about responsible capitalism, Mr Gore said, "[ShareAction is] the premiere organisation to give voice and empower action to those who wish to invest their values in the market along with their resources." |
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28-Feb-2013
ShareAction has welcomed Shell's has announcement that it will pause its exploration drilling activity for 2013 in Alaska's Beaufort and Chukchi Seas. Louise Rouse, Director of Engagement, has urged investors to ensure that the company addresses the multiple deficiencies in its programme before recommencing its operations in the Alaskan Arctic. |
26-Feb-2013
Giving evidence to the BIS Select committee, ShareAction's CEO Catherine Howarth told MPs that ordinary savers were the "missing link" in the debate about long-termism, calling for action to enhance savers' rights to information about the stewardship of their money. |
06-Feb-2013
US investors, Walden Asset Management and Zevin Asset Management have urged the Securities and Exchange Commission to deny Chevron's request to omit their shareholder resolution from its AGM ballot. The contested resolution seeks a review of the company's decision to subpoena a number of its own institutional shareholders. |
