ComplianceESG and enforcement seen as potential Gensler targets Jan 20, 2021Ben MaidenESG-related reforms and tougher enforcement are among the potential items on the agenda for Gary Gensler, President Joe Biden’s pick...Read more
ComplianceThe week in GRC: DoJ urges regulatory policy framework rethink, and PCAOB extends Covid-19 review Aug 14, 2020Ben Maiden– CNBC reported that, according to an SEC filing, McDonald’s is attempting to recoup millions of dollars in compensation it paid...Read more
ComplianceSenators introduce bill to extend whistleblower protection Sep 25, 2019Ben MaidenA bipartisan group of senators this week introduced a bill designed to expand the scope of protection for whistleblowers who bring to...Read more
ShareholdersThe week in GRC: Business Roundtable drops shareholder-first principle, and SEC issues proxy voting guidance Aug 23, 2019Ben Maiden– The Business Roundtable (BRT) dropped the ‘shareholder primacy’ principle that has driven US capitalism for decades, urging...Read more
ShareholdersThe week in GRC: SEC delays transaction-fee pilot, and California governor criticizes PG&E board revamp plans Mar 29, 2019Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal reported that Newmont Mining Corp will issue a special dividend in an attempt to quash a brewing shareholder...Read more
Technology & social mediaThe week in GRC: SEC warns of cyber-threats around accounting controls, and Campbell Soup heirs back company in activist battle Oct 19, 2018Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal reported that Harris Corp and L3 Technologies are to combine in the largest defense industry merger. The...Read more
ShareholdersThe week in GRC: SEC wants individuals investing in private companies, and Campbell’s issues plans amid activist pressure Aug 31, 2018Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal reported that, according to people familiar with the matter, President Donald Trump’s antagonistic stance...Read more
BoardroomThe week in GRC: Uber names board chair, and US Treasury proposes corporate income repatriation rules Aug 03, 2018Ben Maiden– CBS on Monday said its board of directors was selecting an outside law firm to handle an independent investigation into allegations...Read more
EnforcementSocGen reaches US settlements on Libor allegations Jun 06, 2018Ben MaidenSociété Générale (SocGen) has agreed to pay $475 million to settle US regulators’ allegations that it tried to manipulate key...Read more
ComplianceThe week in GRC: Study finds companies lagging on GDPR prep, and JPMorgan launches ESG bond index Apr 27, 2018Ben Maiden– Bloomberg reported that Elliott Management Corp, the activist fund firm headed by Paul Singer, stepped up its pressure on Hyundai...Read more