ShareholdersThe week in GRC: Powell says Fed won’t get involved in climate issues and law-firm associate diversity ticks up Jan 13, 2023Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal (paywall) reported that Rite Aid Corp president and CEO Heyward Donigan left the company. Rite Aid has...Read more
ESGThe week in GRC: New York voters approve $4.2 bn environmental bond and ISSB chair hopeful on aligning its standards and EU rules Nov 11, 2022Ben Maiden– Reuters reported that the US Supreme Court heard arguments in two cases that may make it easier to challenge the regulatory power of...Read more
ShareholdersBeyond ESG reporting disconnects between issuers and institutional investors Sep 07, 2022Brian TomlinsonIt may not feel like it, but we’re still in the early stages of the evolution of ESG reporting. It took at least half a century to get...Read more
ComplianceThe week in GRC: US Supreme Court limits EPA’s power to curb emissions and Spirit delays shareholder vote on merger Jul 01, 2022Ben Maiden– Reuters reported that a growing number of large US companies have said they will cover travel costs for employees who must leave...Read more
BoardroomBoard evaluation increasingly a 'real time' process, EY says Nov 15, 2021Garnet RoachAlmost a quarter (23 percent) of Fortune 100 firms say board evaluation is now an ongoing process and something that happens beyond...Read more
ShareholdersIssuers exploring ‘other avenues’ of communication in activism defense, advisers say Jun 04, 2021Ben AshwellAs activist activity shows signs of picking up relative to last year, there’s scope for issuers to learn lessons from the forced...Read more
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