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Global Proxy Distribution (GPD SM)

A complete proxy distribution and voting solution for global custody banks

Our Global Proxy Distribution service (GPDSM) meets the requirements of all parties throughout the entire voting process, providing service not only to the global custodian banks and custodian bank network but also to their clients – institutional investors.

ISS Governance Services' GPD solution provides:

  • Procurement and coding of shareholder meeting agenda items
  • Accurate meeting notification and proxy ballots
  • Automatic updates to share positions
  • Detailed alert functionality
  • Accurate and timely proxy set up and maintenance, including Powers of Attorney
  • Intelligent agenda content
  • Consolidated client-specific ballots for all account positions
  • Comprehensive reporting
  • Quality control and auditing

Benefits of Global Proxy Distribution Services

  • A complete proxy solution that meets the unique needs of both institutional investors and their custody banks.
  • Efficient receipt and voting of proxies
  • Ability to review and download detailed account information
  • Online access customized record-keeping and reporting services.
  • Ability to consolidate all custody accounts and ballots, across all custodians, using a single interface.
  • Allows institutional investor clients to manage all of their proxy research and proxy voting responsibilities in the same system that delivers the vote instruction to the local market.
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