• Save the Date: 2026 Fall Conference

    Mark your calendars for our September 30 - October 2 conference in Boston, MA. Registration will open in early June
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  • Save the Date: Corporate Governance Bootcamp

    Developed in partnership between CII and NYU School of Law's Institute for Corporate Governance & Finance, 2026 Bootcamp will be held November 12-13 in New York City at the NYU campus. Registration will open in July.

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  • High Profile Speakers

    Our exclusive conferences include education, engagement, and knowledge-sharing in a smaller group setting. With high-profile speakers, these events offer unparalleled opportunities for institutional investors, investment professionals, and corporate governance experts to connect and learn from the best in the industry. 
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  • Thoughtful Research

    CII educates members, and the public, about best corporate governance practices and provides opportunities for members to interact with peers, investment executives and policymakers.

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  • Unparalled Networking Opportunities

    Since 1985, CII has connected long-term asset owners, asset managers, issuers and institutional investors with unmatched networking and engagement opportunities through our private events. 

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  • Trusted Advocacy

    Known for its integrity, leadership, analytical depth, and consensus-building, CII advocates with legislators, regulators, and key market participants on behalf of its members.

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In Focus

New Members of the 2026-2027 U.S. Asset Owners Advisory Council Appointed

CII is proud to announce the newly appointed members of CII’s U.S. Asset Owners Advisory Council—a distinguished group of leaders from U. S. public pension, corporate, labor, foundation and endowment funds.  Bridget Murphy, asset stewardship officer for the Washington State Investment Board, will serve as chair of the council and Veena Ramani, director of stewardship at MassPRIM, will be vice chair. The council advises the CII board and staff on issues, trends, proposed policy development, topics and speakers for CII events and membership benefits and services.

CII Develops New Member-Exclusive SEC Rule 14a-8 No-Action Request Tracker

CII members now have exclusive access to a comprehensive tracker that monitors SEC Rule 14a‑8 no‑action requests on a daily basis. This tool centralizes filings, highlights trends, and supports research, stewardship, and engagement efforts throughout the proxy season. CII members get full access with their membership. Non-members can see a sneak peak here, or contact us for more information on CII membership. 

CII-REF Publishes 2026 Comparison of Key Corporate Governance Features in Select Jurisdictions

This resource offers a high-level comparison of jurisdictional approaches among Delaware, Nevada, Texas and the Cayman Islands. The table summarizes critical corporate governance and shareholder rights differences such as director and officer liability, fiduciary duties, and shareholder litigation rights, highlighting how specific features impact corporate oversight and investor protections.

From Our Newsletter

SEC Proposal Would Significantly Scale Back Reporting Requirements for Public Companies
5/21/2026 | Rosemary Lally
In an effort “to incentivize companies to go and stay public,” the SEC May 19 proposed scaling back dramatically public companies’ required reporting frameworks.
Texas AG Sues ISS Alleging Deceptive Practices
5/21/2026 |
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed suit against Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) May 20 claiming that the proxy advisor violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) by “advertising independent and objective advice while secretly prioritizing a private agenda.”
CII Offers Recommendations on PCAOB’s Strategic Priorities
5/21/2026 | Rosemary Lally
CII sent a letter May 15 to the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) weighing in on priorities for the board’s 2026-2030 strategic plan.
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Our Mission

At the Council of Institutional Investors, we are dedicated to championing effective corporate governance, strong shareholder rights, and sensible financial regulations to cultivate fair and dynamic capital markets. Our mission encompasses educating members and the public on best corporate governance practices, fostering collaboration among professionals, and advocating for our member-approved governance policies that reflect a diverse range of interests.  CII engages with key market participants across the investor spectrum, including public pension systems, corporate retirement funds, foundations, labor union funds, asset managers, legislators, regulators, and other service providers. As a trusted source of expertise and ideas, we strive to promote fair, competitive capital markets that benefit all shareholders.