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Small investors fear US SEC will drive corporate gadflies to extinction

Small investors' ability to influence corporate boards through shareholder proposals is facing significant restrictions. Proposed new rules and higher ownership thresholds could sideline individual shareholders, activists, and faith-based groups. This move, supported by business groups, aims to curb what they deem excessive or irrelevant proposals, sparking concerns about silencing diverse voices.

17 Mar 2026 12:01 am