• 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

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.

Members Approve Policy Amendment Reaffirming the Fundamental Right to Shareholder Proposals

“The ability to submit and vote on shareholder proposals is a fundamental right and allows investors to monitor and hold corporate management accountable.” So states a new amendment to CII's member-approved policies, reaffirming the Council's long and continued advocacy efforts to defend a viable mechanism for shareholder-sponsored resolutions. 

Members Approve Policy Amendment Encouraging Boards to Protect Shareholders from Weakened Governance Standards

CII members approved an amendment to an existing CII policy (Policy 1.4) that responds to recent instances when states reduced  corporate governance standards in a manner detrimental to shareholder rights. The amendment specifies that “When a jurisdiction meaningfully weakens protections for a company’s shareholders, the board should conduct a review and disclose the specific standard that was weakened, an analysis of options to preserve protections such as through private ordering, and the board's rationale for its decision.”

CII Publishes New Resource on Shareholder Proposals 

The Council of Institutional Investors has published a new one pager “Backgrounder on Shareholder Proposals,” offering a concise overview of recent developments in shareholder proposal activity and the regulatory framework governing the process. This resource is designed to support policymakers, reporters, and other stakeholders seeking a clear, factual explanation of current trends ahead of the 2026 proxy season.

From Our Newsletter

Warner Bros Discovery Shareholders OK Merger, Put Brakes on CEO’s Golden Parachute
4/30/2026 | Rosemary Lally
Although Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders voted to approve the company’s $81 billion merger with Paramount Skydance on April 23, they rejected CEO David Zaslav’s $500 million golden parachute.
Groups Urge Amazon Shareholders to Vote Against Directors Following Shareholder Proposal Exclusions
4/30/2026 | Rosemary Lally
SOC Investment Group, Oxfam America, and three other groups sent a letter to Amazon shareholders April 20 urging them at the May 20 annual meeting to vote against the re-election of Jonathan Rubinstein, Jamie Gorelick, and Andrew Ng, members of Amazon’s nominations and corporate governance committee and Patricia Stonesifer, a former member of the committee, for their decision this year to exclude new shareholder proposals filed at the company.
Report Examines Impact of SEC’s New Approach to No-Action Requests
4/30/2026 | Rosemary Lally
Shareholders filed approximately 20% fewer proposals for the 2026 season, and companies filed more than 100 fewer exclusion notices than in 2025, finds a new analysis by the Shareholder Rights Group.
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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.