Corporate governance in North America is increasingly shaped by institutional investors and the policy frameworks of two proxy advisory firms: ISS and Glass Lewis. With retail voting rates at historic lows, advisory defaults currently dictate thousands of proxy outcomes.
At Kingsdale Advisors, we believe it’s time to restore balance. Greater retail investor engagement can reduce reliance on standardized recommendations, strengthen shareholder democracy, and ensure a broader mix of shareholder perspectives.
ExxonMobil’s retail voting program shows how innovation in voting access can help. Explore our latest insights on why companies and regulators should support new mechanisms to empower retail investors and recalibrate voting power.
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Kingsdale's Aaron Boles Joins BNN Bloomberg to Unpack the 2026 Proxy Season
Our President, Aaron Boles, joined Lindsay Biscaia on BNN Bloomberg to discuss our 2026 Proxy Season Review and why boards that win are boards that are prepared.
Coming to Montreal | Governance on the Move: Shareholder Engagement in a New Era
On November 11, 2026, Kingsdale Advisors is hosting an in-person event in Montreal, where senior leaders from the firm will share latest industry insights. Register your interest to attend.
Prepared Boards Win as Contests Reaching a Vote Hit Five-Year High
Kingsdale Advisors, Canada's leading shareholder and governance advisory firm to issuers across North America, today released its 2026 Proxy Season Review. Titled "Governance on the Move: Shareholder Engagement in a New Era," the report is the firm's most comprehensive yearly analysis of the forces reshaping Canadian boardrooms.
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* Source: Bloomberg Global Shareholder Activism League Tables FY2025 and LSEG Global Shareholder Activism Review FY2025.
#2025 and 2026 indicate proxy seasons: July 2024 to June 2026.