Activism Turns to Germany

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