RiskMetrics has published a summary of its 2009 Postseason Report, which has extensive analysis of investor and issuer responses to the key corporate governance issues from this season. To access the report, please visit here.

RiskMetrics will also offer commentary on the report through its upcoming webcast, 2009 Postseason Review, which will be held on Tuesday, October 20 at 1 p.m. Eastern. Pat McGurn, Ted Allen, Valerie Ho and Sean Quinn will examine trends for the U.S. proxy season 2009 and what’s ahead for 2010. To register for the webcast, please visit here.

Also, the next step in our transparent policy formulation process is our annual open comment period, which provides all market participants an opportunity to comment on proposed updates to our benchmark proxy voting policies. The comment period officially opens on October 21. Stay tuned for more details.