SEC enhances boards' power over shareholder proposals

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the final cancellation of its previous decision not to rule on shareholder proposals concerning important issues such as carbon emissions and corporate diversity. This move strengthens the influence of corporate management and reduces shareholder participation in governance. Consequently, investors are now concerned that their ability to influence decisions may diminish, as they face more legal options, potentially leading to an increase in legal disputes by 2027. This step is part of an effort to enhance the review of financial disclosures, accompanied by warnings that companies which unilaterally exclude shareholder proposals may face a rise in legal challenges.

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