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Investors prioritize profit over responsible ownership in shareholder activism shift.

Responsible Ownership, Shareholder Value and the New Shareholder Activism
John Hendry, Paul Sanderson, Richard Barker, John D. Roberts

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The article discusses how UK institutional investors are becoming more active in monitoring and engaging with companies they invest in. While some believe this is to increase shareholder value, the main motivation is actually to maximize their own profits and stay competitive. Responsible ownership and moral reasons play a role, but they are not the main drivers behind this new shareholder activism. The changing political and regulatory landscape has also influenced how investors approach corporate governance.