ComplianceSenate Dems back diversity disclosure bill Feb 24, 2021Ben MaidenDemocratic Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey, with the support of nine other Senate Democrats, on Tuesday introduced legislation that...Read more
ESGESG and diversity among keys to success, investors say Feb 11, 2021Ben MaidenInvestors say addressing ESG matters and board composition will be among the most important factors in determining companies’ futures...Read more
ComplianceThe week in GRC: Companies get new FCPA guidance, and cannabis firms face rising D&O insurance costs Jul 10, 2020Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal reported that Elliott Management Corp is pressing Crown Castle International Corp to revamp its approach to...Read more
BoardroomBoards urged to target talent and strategy in 2020 Jan 17, 2020Ben MaidenThe role of the board has shifted such that key targets for directors this year include releasing the value of human capital within...Read more
ESGProxies offering incomplete human capital picture, study finds Nov 15, 2019Ben MaidenUS companies are beginning to add information about human capital management to their proxy statements, but those disclosures are...Read more
ShareholdersGlobal IPO activity slows in Q1, EY says Mar 27, 2019Judith UgwumaduGeopolitical tensions, trade issues between the US, China and Europe, and the uncertainty created by Brexit have slowed down IPO...Read more
BoardroomBoards refreshing quicker and with younger directors, study finds Mar 18, 2019Ben MaidenBoard refreshment is speeding up, while new independent directors are getting younger, according to EY’s third annual report on...Read more
ShareholdersInvestors focus on board diversity for 2019 proxy season Feb 18, 2019Garnet RoachMore than half (53 percent) of investors say board diversity is top of mind going into this year’s proxy season, according to the 2019...Read more
ShareholdersThe week in GRC: PG&E faces proxy fight, and more companies split chair and CEO roles Jan 25, 2019Ben Maiden– The Washington Post reported that Google has been fined almost $57 million by French regulators, which said the company violated the...Read more
BoardroomThe week in GRC: CEO-worker pay ratio averages 339-1, study finds, and SEC says court ruling costs harmed investors May 18, 2018Ben Maiden– CNN reported that Xerox ended its deal to be taken over by Fujifilm, having reached a new agreement with activist investors Carl...Read more