Upcoming Event in Calgary - Governance on the Move: Shareholder Engagement in a New Era

What started as a straightforward acquisition of Payfare by Fiserv quickly turned complicated when a major shareholder decided to block the deal. With the transaction hanging in the balance, here's what it took to get 80% approval.

ISS has announced updates to its 2026 Benchmark Policies, spotlighting long-term pay-for-performance alignment, enhanced scrutiny on director compensation, and a global push toward harmonization. These changes signal a clear trend: investors expect durability, transparency, and strategic disclosure.

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.