Proxy advisors are undergoing a structural transformation, Glass Lewis and ISS are shifting from standardized recommendations to customizable, data-driven platforms. Kingsdale has long anticipated this pivot, with an advisory model built on investor segmentation and tailored engagement.
- Glass Lewis to sunset its house policy by 2027, offering four AI-informed research lenses.
- ISS introduces GOV360 and Custom Lens, signaling a shift toward data-only proxy infrastructure.
- Regulatory pressure intensifies: Texas SB 2337 and H.R. 4098 challenge proxy advisor influence.
Latest Insights
Modernizing Take-Over Bid Rules Without Losing Market Flexibility
The Canadian Securities Administrators closed a 90-day consultation period earlier this month on proposed amendments to Canada’s issuer bid, take-over bid and beneficial ownership reporting regimes. Investors need decision-useful information, while market participants need the flexibility to engage, adapt and execute effectively.
Upcoming Event | Governance on the Move: Shareholder Engagement in a New Era
On September 23, 2026, Kingsdale Advisors is hosting an in-person event in Toronto, where senior leaders from the Ontario Securities Commission, Glass Lewis, and Canadian Coalition for Good Governance will share latest industry insights. Register your interest to attend.
Kingsdale's Victor Li Talks Insider-Led Activism with Diligent
Our EVP of Governance Advisory, Shengjun (Victor) Li, CFA, ESG, HRCCC Li, spoke with Diligent's Simon Roughneen about the rise in activist campaigns, along with insights from the 2026 proxy season.
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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.