Proxy Voting: The Power of the Shareholder

Our latest episode of Double Take explores how proxy voting, when approached with the utmost diligence, can align shareholder and management interests, increase transparency and encourage long-term change that benefits all stakeholders. We also examine the role of proxy advisors and activist investors and how ESG concerns have evolved the proxy voting environment. 

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