New York City's pension funds are urging five firms to adopt a majority vote standard in director elections in a bid to give shareholders "the voice they need".
New York City comptroller William Thompson submitted proposals to five companies on behalf of the funds – requesting boards of directors initiate a process to amend company’s governance documents. ...
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