U.S. proxy season sees lower levels of shareholder engagement
Both banks faced shareholder proposals related to environmental policy
Climate coalition members took widely differing approaches to shareholder voting
The feds are consulting on virtual meetings and "access equals delivery" in the financial sector
U.S. trade groups asked courts to restore rule changes favoured by public companies
Asset managers are beefing up proxy voting policies in response, research finds
Group targets 40 companies to lead transition to low-carbon economy
But the banks say that climate-related shareholder proposals limit their options for achieving net-zero commitments
Voluntary disclosures from public companies aren't adequate, SEC acting chair Herren Lee says
Regulators launch consultation on activist short seller phenomenon