Assault on proxy advisers is an attack on the rights of asset owners
Pressure seeks to censor independent analysis and neuter shareholder oversight
Pressure seeks to censor independent analysis and neuter shareholder oversight

Trump administration has made it easier for boards to exclude resolutions on climate and social issues

Securities and Exchange Commission could reshape corporate governance by making it harder for investors to seek changes

Fresh push by shareholder activist raises debate over board

Conservative-leaning groups seek influence through the corporate ballot box

Federal Trade Commission’s investigation comes as Trump administration targets influential proxy advisers

Decline driven by fall in environmental and social initiatives amid backlash against activist campaigns