Regulatory & complianceThe week in GRC: SEC to review proxy adviser stance and more companies link exec pay to diversity goals Jun 04, 2021Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal reported that Amazon is bucking the trend of companies requiring arbitration in disputes with customers and...Read more
Shareholders & activismAmazon sees significant support for racial equity audit proposal Jun 03, 2021Ben MaidenAmazon has joined the ranks of companies whose shareholders this proxy season have given significant – though not majority – support...Read more
ESGThe week in GRC: Energy companies face pressure on climate and study finds spike in diverse board appointments May 28, 2021Ben Maiden– Reuters reported that Goldman Sachs said media lawyer Kimberley Harris would become its newest board member, a move that makes the...Read more
Shareholders & activismSEC says Rooney Rule proposals are micromanagement Apr 16, 2021Ben MaidenThe SEC has said Activision Blizzard and Amazon are free to exclude union-backed shareholder proposals seeking to increase diversity...Read more
Shareholders & activismAmazon faces ‘racial equity audit’ proposal Apr 14, 2021Ben MaidenAmazon shareholders are set to vote on a proposal asking the company to conduct a ‘racial equity audit,’ joining investors elsewhere...Read more
Regulatory & complianceThe week in GRC: Companies face surge in ESG proposals and SEC official cautions on Spacs growth Apr 09, 2021Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal reported that companies’ ethics hotlines received fewer reports overall from employees last year despite a...Read more
ESGThe week in GRC: BlackRock urges oil companies to disclose carbon emissions and McDonald’s targets leadership diversity Feb 19, 2021Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal reported that IBM said it aims to reach net-zero greenhouse-gas emissions by 2030, with a target of 65...Read more
Regulatory & complianceThe week in GRC: COSO urges co-ordinating compliance and risk, and New Yorkers reluctant to return to offices Nov 13, 2020Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal reported that Apple suspended new business with key supplier Pegatron Corp, saying that the Taiwanese...Read more
Shareholders & activismThe week in GRC: Major asset owners pledge carbon cuts, and FCC to clarify social media companies’ protection Oct 16, 2020Ben Maiden– CNN reported that Alex Cruz was stepping down as chair and CEO of British Airways, which is owned by International Airlines Group (...Read more
Shareholders & activismThe week in GRC: McConnell demands Covid-19-linked liability shields, and Tyson Foods creates chief medical officer role Jul 31, 2020Ben Maiden– CNBC reported that Under Armour disclosed it had received notice of a possible enforcement action from the SEC related to the...Read more