The ESG Weekly: Japan is not counting votes, and GE gets served

On September 24, it was revealed that the biggest provider of shareholder services in Japan had miscounted investor votes at the annual meetings of nearly 1,000 listed companies. We discuss what this means for Japanese investors and why it is not just a problem for Japan. And then we talk about why the SEC recommended civil action be taken against General Electric for allegedly violating securities law.

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Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) news and investment research brought to you weekly covering major market trends and new research insights. With topics ranging from climate impact on investment portfolios, corporate actions, trending investment topics, and emerging ESG issues, host Mike Disabato of MSCI ESG Research walk through the latest news and research that is top of mind for MSCI ESG Research clients and partners. MSCI ESG Research products and services are provided by MSCI ESG Research LLC, and are designed to provide in-depth research, ratings and analysis of environmental, social and governance-related business practices to companies worldwide. ESG ratings, data and analysis from MSCI ESG Research LLC are also used in the construction of the MSCI ESG Indexes. MSCI ESG Research LLC is a Registered Investment Adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and a subsidiary of MSCI Inc.