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Collective Engagement Framework
18th October 2016
The Investor Forum today announces the launch of its Collective Engagement Framework. This is a step by step guide for investors which details how they can participate collectively with other investors through the Investor Forum, and within the confines of the law and regulatory regime, in order to address corporate governance and strategic concerns directly with company boards.
Sports Direct International plc – Update on Independent Review and Workers’ Representative
20th September 2016
The Investor Forum today issues a press release responding to the statement made by Sports Direct International plc regarding the update on the Independent Review and Workers' Representative.
Sports Direct’s AGM and collective shareholder meeting
9th September 2016
The Investor Forum today issues a press release responding to events surrounding Sports Direct's AGM and collective shareholder meeting.
Sports Direct International plc – calling for an independent review of its entire governance practices
25th August 2016
The Investor Forum today issues a press release calling on Sports Direct International plc to commit to a fully independent review of its entire governance practices.
Three year funding commitment from leading investors and Government endorsement for values and objectives
14th March 2016
The Investor Forum announces that it has secured a three year funding commitment from leading investors and has Government endorsement for its values and objectives. The commitment moves the Forum to a sustainable operating model and provides a platform from which it can engage with all of its current members and other asset managers and owners. The Forum will now launch a membership fee consultation and begin the next phase of its development, resource the team to deliver a range of stewardship services to investors and company boards and scale its engagement impact in a safe and secure environment. What's this item about? What makes it interesting? Write a catchy description to grab your audience's attention...
Simon Fraser profiled in the Financial Times: Face to Face
15th March 2015
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The Investor Forum formally launches its inaugural discussion paper, new website and announced its newly-formed Board of Directors
27th October 2014
On the 27 October, at a joint event with BIS and the IMA, the Investor Forum formally launched its inaugural discussion paper, new website and announced its newly-formed Board of Directors. At the event, Anne Richards, CIO of Aberdeen Asset Management, introduced the speakers as host,which were Dr Vince Cable, Secretary of State, Helena Morrissey, Chairman of the IMA and Simon Fraser, Chairman of the Investor Forum. The event was well attended by the Forum’s key stakeholders in the investment community. These included portfolio managers, corporate governance professionals, asset owners, investment consultants and regulators.