The upcoming annual general meetings season provides companies the opportunity to attract Italian and foreign investors by adopting best-in-class corporate governance rules.

Overview -

Following the entry into force of Directive (EU) No. 2017/828 (i.e., the SHRD II) and the publication of the new Corporate Governance Code, Italian-listed companies are increasingly focusing their attention on sustainability in corporate management, transparency in organizational structures, and shareholder engagement activities, in order to enhance their attractiveness in international markets as well as among domestic and foreign investors.