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SEC Proposes Changes to Investor Rules

CEOs move nearer to a win; measure would place new restrictions on shareholder proposals and advisory firm activities.

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U.S. business titans are a step closer to winning a long fight to overhaul corporate voting rules that they say subject them to unfair shareholder campaigns.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday proposed changes that would rein in proxy advisory firms and make it easier for companies to block submissions from newer stockholders who don’t own many shares. Several investor advocates, pension fund managers, and hedge funds have already signaled that they’re concerned that changes the SEC is seeking comment on will weaken shareholder protections.

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