Tag: proxy voting

Newsmakers May 31, 2019

ExxonMobil Dodges Dual-Role Bullet Once Again

New York Common, Church of England funds voice their frustrations with the oil titan in proxy vote.

Newsmakers April 22, 2019

CalPERS Puts ‘Laser-Like Focus’ on ESG, Board Diversity, and Executive Pay

Says actions from Climate Action 100+ initiative are starting to bear fruit.

Regulation March 8, 2019

New York State Comptroller Calls Out 4 More Companies on Board Diversity

Common Retirement Fund has now filed shareholder demands against 33 businesses.

Newsmakers February 27, 2019

Rhode Island Makes a Sustainability Deal with Archer Daniels Midland

Treasurer Magaziner pulls ESG proxy proposal.

Newsmakers August 17, 2017

CalPERS Flexes its Proxy Muscles

$330 billion system boasts about its influence on corporate governance of public companies.

Industry White Papers

The Power of Portfolio Flexibility Many investment managers apply strict portfolio constraints under the guise of risk management best practices. This paper examines the costs of those investment constraints and how an unconstrained investment approach can be key in generating long-term excess returns.

Quantitative Science—Actively Adding To Fixed Income Decisions Quantitative vs. active debate? This issue of Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Markets explains how our “active quant” approach sets us apart.

The Case for Greater China Exposure in Global Equity Portfolios Discover what makes China a compelling, stand-alone investment opportunity.

The China Position Gauging institutional investor confidence in their strategy for entering this growing market

Four strategies for investing in emerging markets Ways to manage your EM allocation, an out of favor, but still appealing asset class.

Brexit Implementation Guide How should investors consider positioning their portfolios?