Passive Investors and Their Role in Activism in 2018

Recognizing the increasing influence of passive funds, some market participants and commentators have begun to draw more attention to the responsibilities of passive funds. While passive funds have traditionally remained opaque on matters related to activists, they have begun to engage and speak more openly about activism. In this interview with Forbes, Schulte partner Ele Klein, co-chair of the firm’s global Shareholder Activism Group, discusses this emerging trend.