AppointmentsThe 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
Covid-19The 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
Covid-19The week in GRC: Boards plan for long-term pandemic impacts; and companies mull stock buybacks Mar 20, 2020Ben Maiden– CNN reported that the French Competition Authority said it is fining Apple €1.1 billion ($1.2 billion) over restrictions it placed...Read more
BoardroomThe week in GRC: Goldman Sachs wants IPO-stage board diversity, and Xerox to nominate new HP board Jan 24, 2020Ben Maiden– The Guardian reported that Sainsbury’s, Lego and H&M are among the companies to make a CDP-produced list of companies deemed to...Read more
BoardroomThe week in GRC: SEC proposes auditor independence changes, and recession fears lead CEOs’ concerns Jan 03, 2020Ben Maiden— The SEC proposed amendments to its auditor independence framework. The proposed changes are designed to mean that relationships and...Read more
ComplianceThe week in GRC: Investors challenge SEC on proxy adviser guidance, and FINRA releases exam findings Oct 18, 2019Ben Maiden– CNN reported that Boeing’s board of directors voted on October 11 to remove CEO Dennis Muilenburg’s role as chair. The board said...Read more
BoardroomThe week in GRC: Icahn launches Occidental proxy fight, and Uber to link exec pay to diversity goals Jul 19, 2019Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal reported that, according to lawyers, a recent shift in SEC policy may give companies facing allegations of...Read more
ComplianceGroups work on non-financial reporting standards alignment Nov 14, 2018Ben AshwellLeading institutions in non-financial reporting – including the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), the Climate...Read more