Regulatory & complianceThe week in GRC: EU and GRI make progress on climate reporting and FASB adopts cryptocurrency accounting rule Sep 08, 2023Ben Maiden– Reuters (paywall) reported that the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) and GRI said they have reached a ‘milestone...Read more
Technology & social mediaThe week in GRC: ABA group to assess impact of AI on legal profession and 3M’s board approves $6 bn earplug settlement Sep 01, 2023Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal (paywall) reported that 3M’s board approved a $6 bn settlement to resolve claims that its earplugs caused...Read more
Shareholders & activismThe week in GRC: Google, Microsoft form AI safety standards group and Goodyear reaches agreement with Elliott Jul 28, 2023Ben Maiden–Four leading artificial intelligence (AI) companies launched a new industry group to identify best safety practices and promote the...Read more
Regulatory & complianceThe week in GRC: Financial firms turn to crime-detecting AI and companies will have to disclose supply-chain financing details Jul 22, 2022Ben Maiden– Reuters reported that Suncor Energy said it had added three new independent directors and would review a possible sale of its...Read more
Regulatory & complianceThe week in GRC: Amazon shareholders reject 15 proposals and SEC targets disclosures by ESG funds May 27, 2022Ben Maiden– Reuters said that, according to people familiar with the matter, Toshiba Corp plans to propose giving two of its major hedge fund...Read more
Regulatory & complianceThe week in GRC: Investors urge focus on global access to Covid-19 vaccine and Wells Fargo risk chief to retire Jan 07, 2022Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal reported that the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) plans to propose new rules on how companies...Read more
Shareholders & activismThe week in GRC: ISO releases its first governance framework and companies issue statement opposing Texas abortion law Sep 24, 2021Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal reported that Twitter said it agreed to pay more than $800 mn to settle a consolidated class action...Read more
Regulatory & complianceCII seeks better ESG disclosures under accounting rules Sep 22, 2021Ben MaidenThe Council of Institutional Investors (CII) has urged FASB to make ESG-related disclosures one of its top priorities amid growing...Read more
CareersThe week in GRC: Companies condemn DC riot, and COSO planning advice on emerging risks Jan 08, 2021Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal reported that business leaders and trade groups called for an end to the violence in Washington, DC and a...Read more
EnforcementThe week in GRC: SEC’s Clayton urges Covid-19 disclosures, and Starboard nominates six to Commvault board Apr 10, 2020Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal reported that SeaWorld Entertainment CEO Sergio Rivera resigned from the company having been in the job for...Read more