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COVID-19 and corporate governance: impact on voting and engagement

COVID-19 and corporate governance: impact on voting and engagement

FromThe Principles for Responsible Investment podcast


COVID-19 and corporate governance: impact on voting and engagement

FromThe Principles for Responsible Investment podcast

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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Jun 23, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode of the PRI podcast, the PRI’s head of corporate governance, Athanasia Karananou speaks with Sacha Sadan of Legal and General Investment Management. They discuss the AGM season and other governance topics, including the role of investors, through the lens of COVID-19. They discuss whether boards have risen to the challenge presented by the pandemic, which capital allocation decisions are acceptable, and the increased expectations around tax fairness and lobbying practices during the current crisis. Interested in the resources discussed in this episode? AGM season 2020: investor questions on COVID-19 Advancing tax transparency: outcomes from the PRI collaborative engagement COVID-19 resources page
Released:
Jun 23, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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