ISS has released its proposed 2025 Benchmark Policy changes and invites feedback until 5:00 p.m. ET on December 2, 2024. These updates will impact proxy voting for meetings on or after February 1, 2025.
On November 11, Glass Lewis released the results for its Annual Stakeholder Policy Survey, providing insights into current market perspectives on governance and stewardship.
The 2024 proxy season posed significant challenges for Canadian boards, shareholder activism has surged to unprecedented heights, and shareholder proposals advocated for in-person meetings.
On October 10, ISS published the results of its annual global benchmark policy survey it conducted with market participants as part of its annual policy development process.
ISS and Glass Lewis have launched their annual surveys to seek feedback from market participants on corporate governance issues and trends. Kingsdale Advisors encourages companies and their directors to complete this year’s surveys.
Kingsdale hosted its second webinar on AI governance in February. You can access the session below or read the accompanying article, which underscores the significance of proactive governance strategies in response to rising regulatory scrutiny and shareholder expectations.
ISS released its 2024 Benchmark Policy Guidelines. These guidelines will take effect for shareholder meetings scheduled on or after February 1, 2024.
Kingsdale Advisors hosted a Client Appreciation Breakfast - an event dedicated to celebrating the invaluable partnerships we’ve built with our clients over the years. The event featured an engaging fireside chat, led by our Chairman & CEO, Wes Hall, ICD.D and esteemed guest speakers, Michelle O’Bonsawin (Canada’s first Indigenous Supreme Court Justice) and Patrice Merrin (Chair of the Board of Metals Acquisition Limited).
Watch the fireside chat
Kamika McLean has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada in 2024, a prestigious honor that celebrates her exceptional contributions to the legal profession.
Wesley J. Hall has been elected to serve as University of Toronto’s 35th Chancellor, effective July 1, 2024.
Kingsdale Advisors was ranked Top 10 Proxy Solicitor Globally by Deals Intelligence in LSEG Global Shareholder Activism Review
In his latest op-ed published in the Globe and Mail, Ian Robertson, CEO of Kingsdale Advisors, advocates for a shift towards virtual meetings as a means to bolster shareholder accountability. He highlights the advantages of virtual meetings, including increased convenience and global participation, as well as reduced costs and environmental impact.
In commemorating the 40-year journey of Report on Business magazine, the Globe highlighted our Executive Chairman and Founder, Wes Hall, as a pivotal figure who has significantly influenced Canada's corporate landscape.
Reflecting on the 2023 proxy season, our CEO Ian Robertson discusses trends and how to navigate the evolving voting landscape with Diligent Market Intelligence.
Kingsdale Advisors was ranked Top 5 Proxy Firms Globally in the 2023 Diligent Market Intelligence Advisor Awards.
Kingsdale Advisors was ranked Canada's #1 Proxy Solicitor (Company Side) and Top 5 Proxy Solicitor Globally in 2023 by Bloomberg Global Activism Review.
Our CEO, Ian Robertson, spoke with the Globe about the latest strategies for engaging with shareholders and announced the launch of our new mobile app, enabling individual investors to conveniently submit their ballots using their smartphones.
