Governance Playbook: From compliance to confidence: Proxies that win trust and votes

The proxy statement is no longer just a compliance document, but a strategic communication tool that reflects your company’s governance priorities, transparency and responsiveness to stakeholder expectations. 

The 2025 proxy season introduced a wave of new practice, from evolving ESG and DE&I disclosures to heightened attention on cybersecurity and AI. As investor demands grow more sophisticated, companies must respond with greater clarity, depth and strategic foresight. 

This playbook offers a comprehensive, actionable framework to help your organization elevate its proxy disclosures. Learn how leading companies are navigating the changing landscape and positioning their proxy statements as both regulatory assets and strategic narratives. 

In this playbook, you’ll learn: 

  • What investors and proxy advisors expect for 2026 and how requirements are changing 
  • Case studies that demonstrate award-winning governance 
  • How to balance and prioritize proxy advisors, investors and company needs 
  • Key compliance risks, expected regulatory changes and proactive mitigation strategies 
  • AI tools and technologies governance leaders are leveraging for developing their proxies.

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    Building trust and driving impact: Redefining investor relations in South East Asia Investor Relations in South East Asia is at a turning point. Regulatory fragmentation, macroeconomic volatility and the growing importance of retail investors require IROs to strategically analyze and reform traditional practices. The ability to deliver transparent, dependable and…

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    Wednesday, December 3, 2025

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    Thursday, December 4, 2025

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    Adapting to change in Greater China: IR strategies for a sustainable, digital and global era The investor relations landscape in Greater China is being reshaped by rapid technological advances, growing ESG expectations, tighter budgets and increasing geopolitical pressures. Digital tools such as automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are transforming how…

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