The relationship between companies, investors and proxy advisers is evolving rapidly.
Advances in AI and data-driven analysis are changing how investor and proxy adviser research is conducted. While routine voting decisions may become increasingly automated, this is unlikely to reduce scrutiny. Instead, investors and proxy advisers are expected to devote greater attention to issues that appear unusual, contentious or high risk.
At the same time, shareholder expectations are becoming more diverse. Investors may assess companies through different lenses, including financial performance, governance quality, stewardship priorities and climate considerations. This increasing fragmentation means companies can no longer rely on a single narrative or engagement strategy to address all stakeholders.
In this discussion, Black Sun and Glass Lewis will explore how AI, continuous monitoring and more sophisticated voting intelligence are reshaping the corporate governance landscape. The session will examine what companies can do to communicate more effectively, anticipate investor concerns earlier and build disclosures that are clear, consistent and credible across the reporting cycle.
📅 Tuesday 13th October 2026
🕒 9am-9:45am
📍 Online - register here
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