172-6 Guidelines for institutional investors governing the exercising of participation rights in public limited companies

Summary

These guidelines govern the exercising of participation rights in Swiss listed companies. However, some of the principles may also be applied where appropriate as the basis for the exercising of participation rights in foreign or non-listed companies or organisations (including those with a legal form other than that of public limited company).

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Issuer

Switzerland

Year

2013

Region

Europe

Issuer (type)

Swiss Confederation (Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft) (Government)

Policy Type

Disclosure

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Main industries targeted

Finance & Insurance
Manufacturing

Restrictiveness

Very High

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SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
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