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2026 Policy Updates
ISS and Glass Lewis have now finalized their 2026 U.S. proxy voting policy updates, applicable to meetings held on or after February 1, 2026 (ISS) and the 2026 proxy season more broadly (Glass Lewis). While the headline frameworks remain largely intact, both firms introduced targeted refinements that increase the importance of governance discipline, compensation design clarity, and proactive disclosure.