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Barnama
27-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Shareholder Activism In Asia Reaches Record High, Driving Corporate Governance Reforms, According To Diligent
SINGAPORE, May 27 (Bernama) -- Shareholder activism in Asia has reached a record high, with over 200 companies targeted in both 2023 and 2024, up from 134 in 2021, reflecting the growing importance of corporate governance and shareholder engagement across the Asia-Pacific region. The Diligent Market Intelligence: Shareholder Activism in Asia 2025 report from Diligent provides a comprehensive analysis of key activism trends across the region. According to the report, Japan has emerged as the most active force in the wider Asian market, with 108 campaigns advanced by activists in 2024, a 74% increase from 2018. Despite the market turbulence that abruptly changed the course of the season for many other global markets in the opening quarter of 2025, Japan has remained largely insulated from such upheaval with 19 new campaigns launched in the three-month period.
Business Wire
26-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Shareholder Activism in Asia Reaches Record High, Driving Corporate Governance Reforms, According to Diligent
SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shareholder activism in Asia has reached a record high, with over 200 companies targeted in both 2023 and 2024, up from 134 in 2021, reflecting the growing importance of corporate governance and shareholder engagement across the Asia-Pacific region. The Diligent Market Intelligence: Shareholder Activism in Asia 2025 report from Diligent provides a comprehensive analysis of key activism trends across the region. According to the report, Japan has emerged as the most active force in the wider Asian market, with 108 campaigns advanced by activists in 2024, a 74% increase from 2018. Despite the market turbulence that abruptly changed the course of the season for many other global markets in the opening quarter of 2025, Japan has remained largely insulated from such upheaval with 19 new campaigns launched in the three-month period. South Korea has also been a busy market for activists, with 78 public campaigns in 2024, a year many considered to be a watershed moment. This represented a significant increase from 16 campaigns in 2018 and just eight in 2019, although a changing political landscape appears to have weighed on overall activity in Q1 2025. 'This increasing interest in the Asia market continues to be fueled by governments prioritizing corporate governance reform and activists bolstering their teams to capitalize on emerging opportunities,' said Josh Black, Editor-in-Chief at Diligent Market Intelligence. 'In Japan, the largely domestic focus has meant activism continues to thrive in spite of geo-political tensions and other headwinds.' The report also examines three other themes that both Asia-focused boards and investors should have on their radar: Governance Reforms: A Top Priority for Activists Elevating governance and related disclosures are priority focus areas for activists operating in Asia. In the first three months of 2025, 17 such demands were advanced at Japan-based companies, and 16 in South Korea. Key Players in the Activist Landscape Japan-focused Strategic Capital was ranked as the top activist player in the region on the Diligent Market Intelligence dedicated watchlist, followed by Align Partners Capital Management, operating in South Korea. In joint-third place are Hong-Kong based Oasis Management Company and Dalton Investments, both with a focus on Japan. Rising Activism in Emerging Markets As Asia continues to attract the attention of foreign investors, Hong Kong has emerged as the third-most active market in the region, with the volume of public campaigns peaking in 2024. Singapore also saw a peak in activity last year. Demands to appoint or remove personnel were most common in both countries during this period. To download the full Diligent Market Intelligence report, which also features data sets examining activism trends in China, Malaysia and Taiwan, click here. About the Report The report contains full year data range from 2018 to 2024, as well as 2025 Q1 trends from Diligent Market Intelligence's Activism, Voting, Governance and Shorts module. Further data with bespoke analysis is available on request. For more information, email About Diligent Market Intelligence Diligent Market Intelligence (DMI) is a market-leading provider of shareholder activism, investor voting, and corporate governance data. Through its web application and data feeds, clients can access the most complete solution for listed company intelligence on the market, with broader and deeper insights than ever before. About Diligent Diligent is the AI leader in governance, risk and compliance (GRC) SaaS solutions, helping more than 1 million users and 700,000 board members to clarify risk and elevate governance. The Diligent One Platform gives practitioners, the C-Suite and the board a consolidated view of their entire GRC practice so they can more effectively manage risk, build greater resilience and make better decisions, faster. Learn more at Follow Diligent on LinkedIn and Facebook.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Shareholder Activism in Asia Reaches Record High, Driving Corporate Governance Reforms, According to Diligent
Diligent Market Intelligence's Latest Report Analyses the Surge in Activism and Its Impact on the APAC Region SINGAPORE, May 26, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shareholder activism in Asia has reached a record high, with over 200 companies targeted in both 2023 and 2024, up from 134 in 2021, reflecting the growing importance of corporate governance and shareholder engagement across the Asia-Pacific region. The Diligent Market Intelligence: Shareholder Activism in Asia 2025 report from Diligent provides a comprehensive analysis of key activism trends across the region. According to the report, Japan has emerged as the most active force in the wider Asian market, with 108 campaigns advanced by activists in 2024, a 74% increase from 2018. Despite the market turbulence that abruptly changed the course of the season for many other global markets in the opening quarter of 2025, Japan has remained largely insulated from such upheaval with 19 new campaigns launched in the three-month period. South Korea has also been a busy market for activists, with 78 public campaigns in 2024, a year many considered to be a watershed moment. This represented a significant increase from 16 campaigns in 2018 and just eight in 2019, although a changing political landscape appears to have weighed on overall activity in Q1 2025. "This increasing interest in the Asia market continues to be fueled by governments prioritizing corporate governance reform and activists bolstering their teams to capitalize on emerging opportunities," said Josh Black, Editor-in-Chief at Diligent Market Intelligence. "In Japan, the largely domestic focus has meant activism continues to thrive in spite of geo-political tensions and other headwinds." The report also examines three other themes that both Asia-focused boards and investors should have on their radar: Governance Reforms: A Top Priority for Activists Elevating governance and related disclosures are priority focus areas for activists operating in Asia. In the first three months of 2025, 17 such demands were advanced at Japan-based companies, and 16 in South Korea. Key Players in the Activist Landscape Japan-focused Strategic Capital was ranked as the top activist player in the region on the Diligent Market Intelligence dedicated watchlist, followed by Align Partners Capital Management, operating in South Korea. In joint-third place are Hong-Kong based Oasis Management Company and Dalton Investments, both with a focus on Japan. Rising Activism in Emerging Markets As Asia continues to attract the attention of foreign investors, Hong Kong has emerged as the third-most active market in the region, with the volume of public campaigns peaking in 2024. Singapore also saw a peak in activity last year. Demands to appoint or remove personnel were most common in both countries during this period. To download the full Diligent Market Intelligence report, which also features data sets examining activism trends in China, Malaysia and Taiwan, click here. About the Report The report contains full year data range from 2018 to 2024, as well as 2025 Q1 trends from Diligent Market Intelligence's Activism, Voting, Governance and Shorts module. Further data with bespoke analysis is available on request. For more information, email About Diligent Market Intelligence Diligent Market Intelligence (DMI) is a market-leading provider of shareholder activism, investor voting, and corporate governance data. Through its web application and data feeds, clients can access the most complete solution for listed company intelligence on the market, with broader and deeper insights than ever before. About Diligent Diligent is the AI leader in governance, risk and compliance (GRC) SaaS solutions, helping more than 1 million users and 700,000 board members to clarify risk and elevate governance. The Diligent One Platform gives practitioners, the C-Suite and the board a consolidated view of their entire GRC practice so they can more effectively manage risk, build greater resilience and make better decisions, faster. Learn more at Follow Diligent on LinkedIn and Facebook. View source version on Contacts Media Michele SteinmetzSenior Director of Communications, Diligent+1 (215) 817-5610msteinmetz@
Techday NZ
22-05-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Diligent strengthens ethics tools with Vault's AI compliance tech
Diligent has acquired Vault, an AI-powered ethics and compliance solution focused on misconduct reporting and investigation management. Diligent's acquisition brings Vault's AI-first technology, which includes localised compliance features, multilingual reporting channels, and support for adherence to global regulations, into its existing governance, risk and compliance (GRC) platform. Vault enables organisations to create and manage speak-up programmes, increase detection and response rates to risks, and strengthen employee and stakeholder trust through features such as mobile apps, web platforms, and AI-powered hotlines. Through this integration, Diligent expands its capacity to provide seamless and effective compliance tools, delivering employees a secure channel to report concerns while giving organisations the data insights necessary for managing investigations and driving ethical change. Amanda Carty, General Manager, Compliance at Diligent, said, "We're thrilled to welcome the Vault team and clients to Diligent. This acquisition reinforces our deep commitment to leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to enhance transparency, integrity and ethical practices in global companies. Now, we can ensure organisations are equipped with the proper tools to proactively comply with evolving laws like the EU Whistleblowing Directive and other regulatory frameworks worldwide, further reducing their risk exposure while building a stronger culture of integrity." The integration of Vault's technology is intended to allow organisations greater end-to-end visibility into misconduct trends, aiming to create compliance programmes that are more effective and defensible. Commenting on the acquisition, Neta Meidav, Founder and CEO of Vault, said, "We're incredibly excited to join Diligent. Vault has always been pushing the boundaries in ethics technology. Now, with Diligent, our innovative platform can reach a wider audience and truly change how organisations build ethical cultures and mitigate major risks. Our new combined offering will be unmatched in the market, and we look forward to transforming how ethics is handled across organisations." This acquisition follows Diligent's purchase of Spark Compliance, a global company specialising in ethics and compliance programme design, earlier in the year. Diligent's series of acquisitions, including Vault, reflects its strategy to supply GRC professionals with AI-enabled tools intended to clarify risk and improve governance. District Capital Partners acted as the financial advisor, and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP served as legal advisor to Diligent in the acquisition. Raz. Dlugin & Co. served as the legal advisor to Vault.
National Post
22-05-2025
- Business
- National Post
Diligent Acquires Vault, Ushering in a New Era of AI-powered Ethics and Compliance
Article content Article content NEW YORK & LONDON — Diligent, the AI leader in governance, risk and compliance (GRC) SaaS solutions, today announced its acquisition of Vault, an AI-powered ethics and compliance solution that empowers organizations to foster a speak-up culture, mitigate misconduct risks, and strengthen compliance. Recognizing the limitations of outdated ethics and compliance systems, this acquisition signifies a move toward a new era of proactive integrity. By integrating Vault's cutting-edge Speak Up technology into Diligent's GRC platform, organizations can detect risks earlier, respond faster, and build greater trust among employees and stakeholders. Article content Vault's AI-first technology expands Diligent's ability to serve global enterprises with localized compliance features, multilingual reporting channels, and assistance with adhering to global regulations. By setting the standard for seamless, intuitive, and effective compliance tools, Vault empowers employees to report concerns safely while providing organizations with the investigation suite and insights needed to drive meaningful change. Article content 'We're thrilled to welcome the Vault team and clients to Diligent. This acquisition reinforces our deep commitment to leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to enhance transparency, integrity and ethical practices in global companies,' said Amanda Carty, General Manager, Compliance, of Diligent. 'Now, we can ensure organizations are equipped with the proper tools to proactively comply with evolving laws like the EU Whistleblowing Directive and other regulatory frameworks worldwide, further reducing their risk exposure while building a stronger culture of integrity.' Article content This acquisition marks the beginning of a new chapter in ethics and compliance technology, strengthening employee trust and engagement by ensuring safe, confidential, and user-friendly reporting channels like mobile apps, web platforms, and AI-powered hotlines. Organizations now have a 360-degree compliance and ethics solution through end-to-end visibility into misconduct trends, making compliance programs more effective and defensible. Article content 'We're incredibly excited to join Diligent. Vault has always been pushing the boundaries in ethics technology. Now, with Diligent, our innovative platform can reach a wider audience and truly change how organizations build ethical cultures and mitigate major risks,' said Neta Meidav, Founder and CEO of Vault. 'Our new combined offering will be unmatched in the market, and we look forward to transforming how ethics is handled across organizations.' Article content This announcement comes on the heels of Diligent's acquisition of Spark Compliance, a leading global company specializing in ethics and compliance program design, earlier this year. This strategic acquisition of Vault underscores Diligent's commitment to leveraging AI technology to arm GRC professionals with best-in-class solutions to truly clarify risk and elevate governance. Article content District Capital Partners served as the financial advisor, and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP served as the legal advisor to Diligent. Raz. Dlugin & Co. served as the legal advisor to Vault. Article content Diligent will host a webinar, The Future of Corporate Integrity: Diligent + Vault Redefine Ethics & Compliance, on Tuesday, June 3 rd. Register here. Article content To learn more about Diligent's acquisition of Vault, visit Article content About Diligent Diligent is the AI leader in governance, risk and compliance (GRC) SaaS solutions, helping more than 1 million users and 700,000 board members to clarify risk and elevate governance. The Diligent One Platform gives practitioners, the C-Suite and the board a consolidated view of their entire GRC practice so they can more effectively manage risk, build greater resilience and make better decisions, faster. Learn more at Article content About Vault Vault is the Active Integrity leader, modernizing Speak Up programs with a digital, AI-enabled platform for Speak Up, investigations, and data reporting. As the operating system for corporate integrity, Vault acts as a control center for managing misconduct reporting, investigations, and built-in analytics, all from one central solution that builds a Speak Up culture across the business. Vault is an award-winning tech startup which attracted investment from leading VCs such as Gradient, Google's early-stage AI fund, and Illuminate Financial. Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Article content Article content
