BlackRock cites corporate governance 'concerns' for voting against 10% of directors' elections

BlackRock report reveals increasing scrutiny

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BlackRock voted against management on one or more proposals at 42% of shareholder meetings between 1 July 2020 and 30 June this year, up from 39% the previous year, and revealed that corporate governance concerns prompted most of the votes against directors’ elections.

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