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SEC sues ISS to enforce subpoena amid proxy adviser scrutiny

SEC sues ISS to enforce subpoena amid proxy adviser scrutiny

Summary

The US SEC has filed a lawsuit against Institutional Shareholder Services to enforce a subpoena.

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) to enforce a subpoena.

The legal action comes as the Trump administration intensifies its scrutiny and regulatory oversight of influential proxy advisory firms.

Proxy advisers play a significant role in advising institutional investors on shareholder votes, making regulatory compliance and disclosure a focal point for regulators.

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