Roundtable discussion paper: The role of client-directed voting in stewardship
As client-directed voting continues to gain traction with asset managers, a growing number of investors can directly determine how their proxy votes are cast, and therefore influence stewardship outcomes.
To explore this new dynamic, we invited industry experts to share their perspectives on client-directed voting; particularly its benefits, challenges, and the role it will play in the financial industry's future.
See what they had to say — download the discussion paper by entering your details below.
Topics discussed:
Key drivers of client-directed voting
Advantages for asset owners
Implications on fiduciary duty for fund managers
Future predictions for stewardship
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Participants
Michael Marks
Head of Investment Stewardship & Responsible Investment Integration Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM)
Samantha Chew
Stewardship Lead, Aegon UK
Jane Nicholls
Head of Business Development, Redwheel
Siobhan Archer
Global Stewardship Lead LGT Wealth Management
James Lawrence
Head of Investment Proposition Smart Pension
Alasdair Kinloch
Independent Consultant and Strategic Advisor Kinloch Consulting
