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.
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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.
Coming to Calgary | Governance on the Move: Shareholder Engagement in a New Era
On October 21, 2026, Kingsdale Advisors is hosting an in-person event in Calgary, where senior leaders from the firm will share latest industry insights. Register your interest to attend.
Coming to Vancouver | Governance on the Move: Shareholder Engagement in a New Era
On October 20, 2026, Kingsdale Advisors is hosting an in-person event in Vancouver, where senior leaders from the firm will share latest industry insights. Register your interest to attend.
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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.