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Registration is now open for the Corporate Governance Bootcamp, presented by CII and NYU School of Law’s Institute for Corporate Governance & Finance

Join us November 12–13 at NYU for two days of expert-led instruction on corporate governance, proxy voting, and shareholder engagement. Learn from leading academics, regulators, directors, investors, and practitioners. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. More information and online registration can be found here.

Amid Historic SEC Move, CII Defends Shareholder Voice in Capital Markets

The SEC’s announcement August 14 that it would no longer weigh in on no-action requests from companies “marks a setback for shareholder voice as a contributor to long-term company performance,” said CII Interim Executive Director Glenn Davis in a statement on LinkedIn. He pointed out that the no-action process, which has been in place for decades, mitigated litigation risk, provided a degree of predictability and afforded room for novel topics to see the light of day.

CII Urges SEC Not to Approve TXSE’s Plans to Require Brokers to Vote Uninstructed Shares

CII sent a letter August 13 opposing the Texas Stock Exchange’s (TXSE) plans to amend its rules to require brokers to vote uninstructed shares held on behalf of beneficial owners of TXSE-listed companies. Under the proposal, brokers would allocate votes on each resolution in proportion to the instructions received from shareholders who already voted their shares. The SEC is reviewing the proposal and must make a decision on whether to approve it, reject it, or institute a proceeding to determine whether it should be disproved by September 9. CII opposes the proposed amendments because they can substantially increase the voting weight of active shareholders, especially where participation rates are low. In addition, at companies with dual-class share structures, they would give those with outsized voting power even more, making it more difficult for minority investors to exercise influence.

From Our Newsletter

New Listings Nearly Double While Equal Voting Rights Falter, Finds CII
8/20/2026 | Emmanuel Tamrat
While there was a significant uptick in new listings in the first six months of 2026, less than two-thirds of those IPOs had equal voting rights, CII analysis found.
Amid Historic SEC Move, CII Defends Shareholder Voice in Capital Markets
8/20/2026 | Rosemary Lally
The SEC’s announcement August 14 that it would no longer weigh in on no-action requests from companies “marks a setback for shareholder voice as a contributor to long-term company performance,” said CII Interim Executive Director Glenn Davis in a statement on LinkedIn.
SEC Considering Changes to Pay-to-Play Rules
8/20/2026 | Rosemary Lally
The SEC submitted to the White House for review proposed amendments to the pay-to-play rule that restricts investment advisors from obtaining business from public pension plans or other government entities in exchange for political contributions or fundraising support.
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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.