Regulatory & complianceThe week in GRC: Microsoft, LSEG working on AI models and European Commission publishes ESG disclosure rules Aug 04, 2023Ben Maiden–The Financial Times (paywall) reported that the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is working with Microsoft and several banks to...Read more
Shareholders & activismActivism research: ESG support dips while aviation faces risks Sep 20, 2022Garnet RoachA new report on ESG activism in 2022 from Insightia notes that, in the space of a year, support for ESG activism proposals has begun...Read more
BoardroomThe week in GRC: US CEO-worker pay gap widens and Icahn drops proxy fight at Kroger Jun 10, 2022Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal (paywall) reported that Carl Icahn is dropping a proxy fight focused on the treatment of pregnant pigs at...Read more
BoardroomThe week in GRC: Amazon faces activism from New York pension funds and Icahn urges investors to back his proxy fight at McDonald’s Apr 22, 2022Ben Maiden– CNBC reported that Elon Musk said Twitter’s board of directors won’t be compensated for serving if he acquires the company. ‘Board...Read more
Regulatory & complianceThe week in GRC: UN announces group to scrutinize net-zero pledges and SEC releases exam priorities Apr 01, 2022Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal (paywall) reported that Tesla said it will seek shareholder approval at its AGM for an increase in the...Read more
BoardroomThe week in GRC: Russia’s invasion creates challenges for US banks and report highlights investor concerns over CEO pay Feb 25, 2022Ben Maiden– CNBC reported that activist investor Carl Icahn has started a proxy fight with McDonald’s over the company’s treatment of pigs,...Read more
Shareholders & activismIcahn nominates two board members to McDonald’s over pig welfare Feb 23, 2022Tim HumanCarl Icahn has nominated two directors to the board of McDonald’s as part of a campaign over the company’s treatment of pigs. The...Read more
ESGThe week in GRC: Compliance teams seek AML clarity and CFOs use sustainability to attract investors Feb 12, 2021Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal reported that CFOs are taking on sustainability measures as a means to attract new investors, lower their...Read more
CareersThe week in GRC: Companies condemn DC riot, and COSO planning advice on emerging risks Jan 08, 2021Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal reported that business leaders and trade groups called for an end to the violence in Washington, DC and a...Read more
Shareholders & activismActivists see value amid stock price crashes, with issuers encouraged to settle Mar 17, 2020Ben AshwellWith the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite Index falling around 12 percent on March 16, activist investors are seeing the opportunity...Read more