International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN)

ICGN has responded to the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) consultation to inform the implementation of California Climate-Disclosure Legislation. We welcome California’s ongoing efforts to enhance transparency of companies’ management of climate-related financial risks. Climate change will bring material risks (both physical risks and transition risks) for companies across many sectors, as well as material opportunities. This is why investors globally have been calling for high-quality, comparable and reliable climate-related disclosures from their investee companies, grounded in financial materiality Read our full response here: https://lnkd.in/daDN9eFF #governance #corpgov #stewardship #investors #assetowners #assetmanagers #ReliableReporting

We’re looking forward to next week’s member-only ICGN Pre-Season Forum, hosted by Nuveen, a TIAA company, as we look ahead to Proxy Season 2025. Hear a range of views about the hot topics and trends we expect to see this year, including voting on governance of AI, remuneration, shareholder proposals, director elections and AGM formats. Following the panel, there will be drinks and canapes, kindly hosted by Nuveen. Places are complimentary, but capacity is limited, so please register by close of business on Monday 17 March: https://lnkd.in/dKyZuYjx #governance #corpgov #stewardship #investors #assetowners #assetmanagers #AGM #voting #proxy #ProxySeason

"We focus on corporate governance issues because they are material. “G” is key." And engagement and advocacy, by investors and companies, is going to be critical. Read Jen Sisson's full remarks from the ICGN 30th Anniversary Conference - Asia at https://lnkd.in/dywV4M4Q There's never been a better time to become a member of our global network. See what ICGN membership has to offer: https://lnkd.in/d8Z7ttyR or contact us for a conversation at membership@icgn.org #governance #corpgov #stewardship #investors #assetowners #assetmanagers #membership #memberbenefits #GisKey

ICGN has written to the Delaware General Assembly to offer its perspective on the proposals to amend the Delaware General Corporate Law, via Senate Bill 21. Read our full letter at: https://lnkd.in/dbZdpFyP #governance #corpgov #stewardship #investors #assetowners #assetmanagers #delaware #unitedtstates #us

A great example of the policy engagement opportunities available to ICGN members! We've held policymaker meetings in Brussels and Paris last month, were in Tokyo this week and we're looking forward to more engagement in Madrid next month. At a moment when, as CEO Jen Sisson said at the Conference "engagement and advocacy, by investors and companies is going to be critical", it's an ideal time to become part of our global network. Find out more about all ICGN membership has to offer: https://lnkd.in/d8Z7ttyR or contact us for a conversation at membership@icgn.org #governance #corpgov #stewardship #investors #assetowners #assetmanagers #membership #memberbenefits

What a week in Tokyo! A great conference to kick off International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN)'s 30th anniversary year and then a very impactful policy engagement day. Several ICGN members and I had a great day on Thursday meeting METI, the Financial Services Agency, Japan (JFSA, 金融庁), Tokyo Stock Exchange, Keidanren and the Japan Association of Corporate Directors. Investors actively participating on public policy engagement is important, so ICGN is proud to do this work on behalf of our members. We discussed lots of things, including ICGN priorities for Japan: 1) The importance of Yuho disclosures before AGMs, and AGM best practices 2) Board Diversity and Independence 3) Elimination of cross shareholdings and keeping a focus on capital efficiency 4) The Japan Stewardship Code, beneficial ownership identification and effectiveness of engagement 5) The need for good director training 6) Single class share structures and protecting shareholder rights #GisKey #Governance #stewardship #ICGN

The rapid development and use of AI necessitates comprehensive AI governance and risk management processes. Board oversight, responsible practices, risk management and accountability to shareholders and stakeholders, and transparency and explainability, are cornerstones for responsible AI. Last week's ICGN 30th Anniversary Conference - Asia explored the impact of the global AI race on corporate strategy and governance in our closing plenary, 'Artificial Intelligence (AI) – From DeepMind to DeepSeek', with speakers Daisuke Adachi, Fay Feeney, Ryoji Uchida and moderator Christine Chow, PhD: https://lnkd.in/drdZHeHG This session referenced ICGN's Investor Viewpoint, which aims to encourage a constructive dialogue on this fast-evolving and increasingly important technology: https://lnkd.in/dUsnzNgp #governance #corpgov #stewardship #investors #assetmanagers #assetowners #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #risk #dialogue #GisKey

ICGN has commented for the Financial Services Agency, Japan (JFSA, 金融庁) Council of Experts on proposed revisions to the Japan Stewardship Code. The Code has been a significant element of Japan's efforts to enhance corporate governance and promote sustainable economic growth; ICGN was pleased to offer its comments and those of its members on the important updates being proposed as we look to the future and hope to see this progress continue. The core aims of the amendments, to promote beneficial ownership transparency and to promote the ability of signatories to undertake collective or collaborative engagements, as a method for contributing to constructive dialogue between investors and companies are both very welcome. ICGN has also offered some suggestions and feedback on the proposed amendments. Read our full comments at: https://lnkd.in/dRjyM_r5 #governance #corpgov #stewardship #investors #assetowners #assetmanagers #nihon #tokyo #BestPracticesInStewardship

Please scroll back through our posts or check #ICGN25 for key takeaways from Day Two of the ICGN 30th Anniversary Conference - Asia. It's been a fantastic event! ICGN would like to thank our hosts Tokyo Stock Exchange, Premier Partner KPMG and all our sponsors and supporters. We have two more 30th Anniversary Conferences coming up this year, in New York on 17 and 18 July, and Milan from 21-23 October - we hope to see many of you there. #governance #corpgov #stewardship #investors #assetowners #assetmanagers #ICGN25 #ICGN30 #nihon #tokyo

Thanks to our panel for that interesting and wide-ranging discussion! ICGN CEO Jen Sisson is now on stage for her Closing Remarks, bringing the two-day ICGN 30th Anniversary Conference - Asia to a close. Jen starts by announcing the winner of a free place at an ICGN 30th Anniversary Conference is Joyce Tze Ying C. - congratulations Joyce. Jen says despite the fast-moving context, we can all agree that G is Key; governance is material and we need to hold onto that. We are strong believers that governance and stewardship are drivers of growth and success. She encourages delegates to get in touch with suggestions for future events, topics or speakers. ICGN thanks our hosts, Tokyo Stock Exchange, Premier Partner KPMG and all our sponsors and supporters, ICGN's Events team, the team at the Grand Hyatt and the interpreters who have made this event understandable! And finally, thanks to all our delegates - this Conference wouldn't have been the same without you. #governance #corpgov #stewardship #investors #assetowners #assetmanagers #ICGN25 #ICGN30 #nihon #tokyo