ESMA raises concerns over independence of proxy advisers

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The European Securities and Markets Authority has raised concerns over the independence, accuracy and reliability of guidance from proxy advisers in the European Union.

In its final report on the role of the proxy advisory industry, ESMA concluded there was no evidence of "market failure", but that a code of conduct should be introduced to improve clarity and unde...

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