BoardroomNasdaq board diversity plan attracts broad support Jan 14, 2021Ben MaidenNasdaq’s efforts to promote diversity on boards has received support from a variety of constituencies, with a number of commenters...Read more
ESGSSGA targets diversity disclosures in voting practices Jan 13, 2021Ben MaidenState Street Global Advisors (SSGA) is ramping up the pressure for improved diversity and inclusion disclosures as part of its 2021...Read more
ESGThe week in GRC: Federated Hermes targets diversity and companies press Congress on climate change Dec 04, 2020Ben Maiden– CNN reported that a vote on whether Swiss companies should face greater liability at home for human rights and environmental abuses...Read more
BoardroomNasdaq targets board diversity with ‘comply or explain’ plan Dec 03, 2020Ben MaidenNasdaq is moving to increase diversity on the boards of its listed companies amid growing pressure from investors and state laws for...Read more
ESGThe week in GRC: Election challenges companies’ political speech policies, and investors demand board racial diversity disclosures Oct 30, 2020Ben Maiden– CNBC reported that Dunkin’ confirmed sale talks with Inspire Brands, the privately held owner of Arby’s and Jimmy John’s. The...Read more
Covid-19Helping Canadian boards amid Covid-19 and the challenges ahead Oct 23, 2020Ben MaidenMore than 100 governance professionals gathered online last Thursday for the Corporate Secretary Forum – Canada to discuss how general...Read more
BoardroomGeneral counsel diversity progress is mixed, survey finds Sep 17, 2020Ben MaidenThere were record numbers of women and members of minority racial and ethnic groups among the ranks of general counsel at the largest...Read more
ESGVanguard keeps up ESG focus Sep 16, 2020Ben MaidenVanguard has maintained its focus on ESG issues in terms of engagement and voting, according to its investment stewardship report on...Read more
ESGThe week in GRC: Rio Tinto CEO exit seen as warning to boards, and Fed wants bank diversity info Sep 11, 2020Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal reported that a new agreement between the US Department of the Treasury and officials in Delaware may result...Read more
BoardroomDirectors tiring of diversity and ESG focus, survey finds Oct 11, 2019Ben MaidenDiversity and ESG issues have been prominent on investor and board agendas in recent years, but a new survey suggests some directors...Read more