Diversity, climate, exec comp top shareholder agendas: ISS
Advisory firms spells out leading issues for proxy season
- By: James Langton
- April 1, 2022 April 1, 2022
- 16:40
Advisory firms spells out leading issues for proxy season
A mix of moves occurred this week, with Tiff Macklem and Grant Vingoe taking on new roles
With the firm's growing suite of offerings, now is an "exciting" time to assume the role, David Sykes says
Unemployment dropped to its lowest rate since the pandemic erupted
Rising energy prices put pressure on the central bank to raise rates
The size of contributions rose in 2020, alongside the number of savers
Defined-benefit plans were healthy despite investment returns being negative in the quarter
Issuance declines in most categories, except investment grade corporates
Regulator charges that executives allegedly diverted funds to themselves, their firm
Volume and value of equity offering activity drops sharply in Q1, Refinitiv reports
Regulator details its compliance review priorities for the year ahead
Eaton Vance Investment Counsel provides wealth services to HNW, UHNW clients
Americans’ assessments of their current economic situation tumbled: survey
Alternative Credit Council research points to further growth, diversification in 2025
The agency is forecasting a 0.1% increase for November
The increase is part of an effort to beef up anti-money laundering measures
Accountant allegedly found assets used to lure investors to schemes
OSC forgoes monetary sanctions, amid bankruptcy, ongoing litigation
The pension fund's 50% share of the initial capital commitment is roughly $1.8 billion
Woodgate Financial Inc., Assante Financial Management Ltd., are among Focal's customers
Plus, a new TD partnership, and Toronto fintech becomes dark pool partner
Plus, Wellington-Alus Private Counsel and Ninepoint Partners add new talent
Also, moves at Mackenzie Investments, Edward Jones Canada and the CSA
Plus, moves at BMO Private Wealth, Fiera Capital and CIBC GAM
Mutual fund, ETF AUM rose for the seventh consecutive month
Plus, other product launches and news, including more ESG fund terminations
More than 300 new products landed in 2025 — a new record