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SquareWell Partners Proud to be Supporting ICGN's Efforts in Promoting Stronger Governance Globally

Elliott’s Activism Success Gives Hope for BP’s Depressed Shares

BlackRock's newest proxy voting guidelines signal that investors continue to want to see companies break down their long-term goals into shorter-term targets — and for companies to be transparent in disclosing their progress.

SquareWell Partners (“SquareWell”) conducted an in-depth study of primary listing changes and the dismantling of dual-listed company (“DLC”) structures, examining precedents across global markets.

Activist Funds Actively Call for Change in Listing Exchanges Worldwide

Moving stocks is on the rise, but rarely because of a company’s financial performance, research into activist investors reveals.

Many jurisdictions are adopting mandatory requirements for companies to report sustainability information, notably in accordance with global standards. This is something investors have been calling for, as they need high quality and comparable corporate sustainability disclosures to make informed investment, risk management, and stewardship decisions.

London-based advisory warns chaebol will face fiercer proxy battles with activist investors

The “Korea discount,” a chronic undervaluation of Korean shares relative to their global peers, remains unresolved, stifled by the undue influence of the National Pension Service (NPS) and family-controlled conglomerates

Global Investors: Shareholder Proposal Raises Legitimate Concerns About Capital Allocation

Efforts and Challenges in Closing the Valuation Gap of South Korean Stocks

There has been a surge in companies listed on the London Stock Exchange switching to the US market and elsewhere. Behind this is the backing of activist shareholders, who claim that stock prices are more likely to rise if they are traded on markets outside the UK.