What issues matter most to shareholder advocacy resolutions?

Our analysis looks at the issues that are gaining ground in relation to shareholder advocacy resolutions.

Rebellious investors want action on pay, climate and diversity, while stewardship has become an integral part of the investment process. These insights are according to Penta’s report based on analysis of publicly available data gained between January and October 2022.

Key findings of the report are:

• Barclays, Goldman Sachs and HSBC have seen spikes in positive sentiment across the period.
• Barclays, Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank have been the most visible banks during the AGM season.
• Climate change has been the overwhelming focus of investor resolutions this year.

Download the full report here.