ICGN

About ICGN

Led by investors responsible for assets under management in excess of $US 59 trillion, and bringing together companies and stakeholders around the world, ICGN advances the highest standards of corporate governance and investor stewardship worldwide in pursuit of long-term value creation, contributing to sustainable economies, social prosperity and a healthy environment. This is communicated by the ICGN Global Governance Principles and Global Stewardship Principles.

You can go to WWW.ICGN.ORG for more information.

Policy

Widely regarded as a reliable source of investor opinion, the International Corporate Governance Network is regularly invited to provide advice and expertise to help raise governance standards around the world.

We also provide a list of upcoming policy consultations from around the world that are relevant to governance and stewardship professionals: view here

ICGN Global Governance Principles
ICGN Global Stewardship Principles


Guidance

ICGN Guidance supplements the ICGN Global Governance Principles on a range of governance themes which are issued periodically to elaborate on key concepts and practices. Guidance pieces are often used by ICGN Members as benchmarks in assessing investee company governance practices and serve as an international source of best practice which influences corporate governance regulatory developments  and standard setting around the world. 

Committees

ICGN Committees are regularly invited to provide comment letters, viewpoints and guidance statements in response to national and international regulatory developments. Each committee aligns with an ICGN policy priority - the key overarching themes that are most relevant with regard to global corporate governance and responsible investment practices – and which therefore have relevance for ICGN members. 

Who are our Members? 

Led by investors responsible for assets under management in excess of US$59 trillion, ICGN members are drawn from more than 39 countries, with the majority from North America and Europe (including the UK). Our network includes the world’s largest public pension funds, asset management firms, public listed companies and professional advisory firms. 

ICGN Members believe in the long term benefits of good governance and strive to make this an integral part of their approach to business and investment. Membership is open to all governance professionals including investors, companies and others. Become an ICGN Member and join the heart of the global governance community to enhance your visibility, networks and knowledge.

What are the Member Benefits? 

ICGN membership benefits are focused around governance standards, advocacy, effective stewardship, international networking and engagement. By participating in ICGN’s work programme, Members can:

  1. Access the highest standards of governance principles which provide a benchmark for investor voting policies and company engagement

  2. Influence public policy from a global investor perspective as part of ICGN’s advocacy efforts to improve governance standards and protect minority shareholder right

  3. Demonstrate a stewardship commitment by publicly acknowledging ICGN membership and endorsing our flagship Principles and Guidance.

  4. Supplement in-house governance resources to help professionalize stewardship capabilities with market-led opinion, information and educational experiences.
     
  5. Engage with senior governance professionals across the investment chain to advance stewardship objectives by attending ICGN conferences or webinars.

What are the ICGN 2021 Membership Fees? 

ICGN 2021 Membership Fees

How do I become a Member?

For more information regarding membership please contact Paul Johnson, Head of Membership  on T: +44 (0)204 541 7253 or Karel Krticka, New Member Relations Manager on +44 (0)20 4541 7255 or membership@icgn.org .