Investor Stewardship 2025

Diligent Market Intelligence’s (DMI) Investor Stewardship in 2025 report delivers data-rich analysis of the forces driving record director support, shifting attitudes toward pay, and the evolving role of shareholder proposals amid unprecedented regulatory change. Drawing on accelerated N-PX processing, deep voting intelligence, and insights across DMI's Voting, Compensation, and Activism modules, the report reveals how retreating DEI mandates, rising SEC no-action activity, and fragmented voting blocs are transforming the stewardship landscape. Uncover how leading asset managers are recalibrating expectations, how dissent over pay is spilling into the boardroom, and what boards must anticipate as proxy seasons compress and voting strategies grow more complex. Access the full report to benchmark your organization, understand emerging risks, and prepare for a rapidly shifting era of investor stewardship.