IR Leader
February 18, 2025

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Proxy Advisory Firm ISS Removes DEI Factors from Voting Recommendations for U.S. Boards

Proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) announced that it will no longer include diversity considerations such as gender and race in its voting recommendations for boards of directors in the U.S., in light of the increased political scrutiny on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)-related practices.

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How CFOs Can Build Cross-Functional Relationships

The time invested in building genuine relationships with colleagues might be the most valuable investment you can make.

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The Backlash Against DEI in the U.S. and What It Means for Canadian and Cross-Border Companies

As the backlash against DEI intensifies in the U.S., many Canadian and cross-border companies are seeking clarity on how these changes affect their operations, strategy, and public disclosure. In this brief, we provide guidance on navigating this changing environment.

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CSA Provides Guidance on AI Disclosures by Public Companies

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has released CSA Staff Notice and Consultation 11-348 – Applicability of Canadian Securities Laws and the Use of Artificial Intelligence Systems in Capital Markets (Notice), providing guidance on how securities legislation applies to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems by market participants including, among others, registrants, marketplaces and marketplace participants, clearing agencies and non-investment fund reporting issuers (Issuers).

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‘I’ve seen the good and the bad from the sell side – it’s framed how I approach IR’: Inside IR at Alamos Gold

Scott Parsons, Head of IR at the Canadian gold mining firm talks to IR Logistics, doing more with less, and why he's still a big fan of virtual meetings.

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