• Register for the CII Fall Conference

    CII's Fall conference takes place September 30 - October 2, 2026 at the Westin Boston Seaport. 
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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

CII Urges SEC to Maintain Quarterly Reporting Requirements

CII sent a letter to the SEC June 25 opposing the commission’s proposal to let public companies replace quarterly Form 10-Q reports with semiannual Form 10-S reports. CII argues that quarterly reporting provides timely, comparable and reliable information that supports investor decision-making, market efficiency, accountability and confidence in U.S. capital markets.

CII and 17 CII Members Ask SpaceX to Rethink Governance Provisions Ahead of IPO

CII submitted a letter June 9, cosigned by 16 of its members, to SpaceX outlining significant concerns regarding the corporate governance provisions disclosed in the company’s proposed IPO. The letter reflects priorities consistently raised by CII’s members and found in its membership-approved corporate governance policies. The correspondence asks the company to reconsider these provisions before completing its offering.

CII Supports Nasdaq Proposal to Tighten Listing Rules for Chinese Companies

In a June 9 letter to the SEC, CII supports Nasdaq’s proposal to adopt additional initial listing criteria for companies primarily operating in China (including Hong Kong and Macau). The criteria include minimum equity-issuance requirements, restrictions on direct listings and more transparency about variable interest entities. The letter also encourages the commission and Nasdaq to extend comparable protections to the smallest microcap companies in other jurisdictions that present heightened risks to U.S. investors, including companies incorporated in the Cayman Islands.

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

CII Urges SEC to Maintain Quarterly Reporting Requirements
6/25/2026 | Rosemary Lally
CII sent a letter to the SEC June 25 opposing the commission’s proposal to let public companies replace quarterly Form 10-Q reports with semiannual Form 10-S reports. CII argues that quarterly reporting provides timely, comparable and reliable information that supports investor decision-making, market efficiency, accountability and confidence in U.S. capital markets.
CII General Counsel Discusses SEC Actions, Shareholder Rights at U.S.SIF Forum
6/25/2026 | Emmanuel Tamrat
CII General Counsel Jeff Mahoney spoke about the shareholder rights implications of recent SEC actions during a June 24 session at the U.S. SIF (Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment) Forum.
Wide Gap between Executives’ and Directors’ Expectations on AI, PwC Survey Finds
6/25/2026 | Rosemary Lally
Ninety-nine percent of corporate executives surveyed by PwC think boards should use AI in their oversight role, yet only 35% of directors say their boards are doing so.
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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.