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Exclusive: Vanguard pauses corporate meetings over new ESG guidance


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Published in Business and Finance on Wednesday, February 19th 2025 at 7:40 GMT by Reuters   Print publication without navigation

  • Top mutual fund manager Vanguard has paused meetings with portfolio companies while it reviews the impact of new guidance on investor activism from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, according to people familiar with the matter.

Vanguard, one of the world's largest asset managers, has decided to pause its participation in corporate meetings and voting on shareholder proposals related to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. This decision comes in response to new guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor, which has introduced stricter rules on how retirement plan fiduciaries can consider ESG factors in their investment decisions. The guidance, effective from January 30, 2023, aims to ensure that fiduciaries prioritize financial returns over other considerations. Vanguard's move reflects a cautious approach to avoid potential legal risks associated with the new regulations, which could impact how asset managers engage with companies on ESG matters. This pause will allow Vanguard to assess the implications of the new rules and adjust its strategies accordingly, potentially affecting its influence on corporate governance and sustainability practices.

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