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2011 Policy Information

Our broad-based policy formulation process collects feedback from a diverse range of market participants through multiple channels: an annual Policy Survey of institutional investors and corporate issuers, roundtables with industry groups, and ongoing feedback during proxy season. ISS' policy board uses this input in forming draft policy updates, the most significant of which are published for an open review and comment period. 

Following is information on ISS' benchmark proxy voting policy guidelines. These policies will be in effect for shareholder meetings on or after February 1, 2011.

2011 Policy Updates

Executive Summary of Key Updates U.S. Policy Updates Canadian Policy Updates European Policy Updates International Policy Updates

United States Policy

2011 U.S. Proxy Voting Guidelines Summary Updated Jan. 27 2011 U.S. Proxy Voting Concise Guidelines 2011 U.S. Auction Rate Preferred Security Policy
List of Industry Group US TSR Medians for Performance-Related PolicyCompensation FAQ U.S. Capital/Restructuring FAQ U.S. Audit/Board FAQ Frequently Asked Questions on US Policy Interpretation and Research Process

Canadian Policy

2011 Canadian Proxy Voting Guidelines Summary (TSX-Listed Companies) 2011 Canadian Proxy Voting Guidleines Summary (Venture Companies) List of Industry Group TSR Medians for Pay for Performance Policy

European Policy Information

This standalone policy covers European markets, excluding Eastern and Central Europe.

2011 European Proxy Voting Policy Summary

United Kingdom Policy Information

RREV's UK Corporate Governance Policy is based exclusively on the Policy and Voting Guidelines published by the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF), and is incorporated into ISS' European Policy.

RREV 2011 U.K. Remuneration Guidance NAPF Corporate Governance Policy Voting Guidelines NAPF Stewardship Code Guidance for Investors

International Policy Information

2011 International Proxy Voting Policy Summary 2011 Japan Proxy Voting Guidelines Summary 2011 China Proxy Voting Guidelines Summary 2011 Hong Kong Proxy Voting Guidelines Summary 2011 Singapore Proxy Voting Guidelines Summary 2011 Australia Proxy Voting Guidelines Summary 2011 New Zealand Proxy Voting Guidelines Summary

Specialty Policies

Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) Proxy Voting Guidelines

2011 SRI U.S. Voting Guidelines 2011 SRI International Voting Guidelines

Taft-Hartley Proxy Voting Guidelines

2011 Taft-Hartley U.S. Voting Guidelines 2011 Taft-Hartley International Voting Guidelines