BoardroomThe week in GRC: Salesforce announces board changes and SEC proposes ABS reforms Jan 27, 2023Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal (paywall) reported that increased SEC scrutiny has disrupted crypto companies’ plans to go public this past...Read more
ESGAnti-woke activism: A turning point for ESG? Dec 12, 2022Laurie HavelockThe importance of ESG has become almost unquestioned. Issuers, investors and most of the financial markets are convinced of the...Read more
ESGNet-zero proposal gains significant support at Chevron AGM Jun 01, 2022Ben MaidenA large slice – though not a majority – of Chevron shareholders have backed a proposal seeking a look into the impact on the energy...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
ComplianceThe week in GRC: TCFD says climate disclosures lagging and White House eyes climate-related rules Oct 15, 2021Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal reported that Henry Kravis and George Roberts were stepping down as co-CEOs of private-equity firm KKR...Read more
ShareholdersThe week in GRC: Governor Hochul nominates top New York regulator and Allbirds targets sustainability in IPO filing Sep 03, 2021Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal reported that, according to an analysis by University of Florida finance professor Jay Ritter, the still...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
ESGActivist nominees elected to ExxonMobil board May 26, 2021Ben MaidenExxonMobil has acknowledged that shareholders at its AGM today voted to install two director nominees from activist investor Engine No...Read more
ShareholdersChevron faces two climate change shareholder proposals Apr 01, 2021Ben MaidenChevron Corporation shareholders are set to vote on two climate change-related proposals after the SEC rejected efforts to exclude...Read more
Technology & social mediaFirst time’s a charm: Chevron’s first virtual annual meeting Aug 05, 2020Ben AshwellChevron decided to hold a virtual shareholder meeting this year. Had you held one before? This was our first virtual shareholder...Read more