With the shift to virtual annual general meetings (AGMs) amid the Covid-19 crisis, companies and investors alike have had to adjust their expectations and behaviour. In many cases, investors have been limited to submitting questions and voting only in advance, with no opportunity to change their minds or ask follow-up questions based on the company’s responses. Meanwhile, the engagement focus has shifted as investors have pressed for answers on treatment of stakeholders and have demanded clear justification of remuneration decisions. In our latest podcast, senior responsible investment specialist Faryda Lindeman explores the implications of the shift to virtual AGMs and virtual engagement, both now and in the future, and assesses how investors can maximise their influence in this new reality.