The forced shift to virtual AGMs globally as a result of Covid-19 restrictions has led to shareholder engagement doubling in 2021, according to research by Lumi.
Lumi's survey of more than 5000 AGMs globally found both the number of shareholders attending each meeting and the number of messages sent doubled in the first half of 2021 compared to the same period last year. You're not on mute: Clear and committed plan to tackle macro issues more than a trend on virtual AGM season Topping shareholder engagement concerns, according to the research, was financial reporting, including remuneration and dividend pay. Environmental damage and climate change, diversity and accessibility, and governance were also among the top engagement topics...
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