ISS Establishes New Feedback Review Board | Practical Law

ISS Establishes New Feedback Review Board | Practical Law

On March 29, 2012, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) announced that it has created a new Feedback Review Board (FRB).

ISS Establishes New Feedback Review Board

Practical Law Legal Update 6-518-7589 (Approx. 2 pages)

ISS Establishes New Feedback Review Board

by PLC Corporate & Securities
Published on 30 Mar 2012 • USA (National/Federal)
On March 29, 2012, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) announced that it has created a new Feedback Review Board (FRB).
On March 29, 2012, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) announced that it has created a new Feedback Review Board (FRB). The FRB is designed to serve as a conduit for investors, issuers and various market constituents to communicate with ISS.
The new board is intended to complement, but not replace, other existing channels for engagement with ISS. It will consider comments from market constituents regarding:
  • Accuracy of research.
  • Accuracy of data.
  • Policy application.
  • General fairness of ISS policies, research and recommendations.
Submissions to the FRB can be made using its new submission form.
For more information on the role of proxy advisors and the relationship between proxy advisors and shareholders, see Practice Note, Developing Relationships with Proxy Advisory Firms.