ESGThe week in GRC: Norway’s SWF tells boards to plan for climate transition and SEC’s Gensler declines to give timeline on climate risk rule Sep 15, 2023Ben Maiden– The Financial Times (paywall) reported that a group of more than 70 attorneys and academics criticized what they call an ‘...Read more
EnforcementThe week in GRC: BlackRock eyes shareholder voting changes and DoJ to focus on white-collar crime victims Mar 04, 2022Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal (pay wall) reported that the SEC is seeking more details from companies about their climate risks as it gets...Read more
Regulatory & complianceThe week in GRC: SEC exam chief to step down and Ford adopts gender-neutral titles Jul 16, 2021Ben Maiden– CNBC reported that the chief compliance officer at Credit Suisse’s domestic unit was stepping down. Floriana Scarlato, who took the...Read more
CareersFord hires general counsel and policy chief Jul 14, 2021Ben MaidenFord Motor Company has hired Steven Croley as its chief policy officer and general counsel, effective July 12. The new policy...Read more
CareersCoca-Cola hires Ford’s general counsel Jul 28, 2020Ben MaidenFord Motor Company veteran Bradley Gayton will join The Coca-Cola Company on September 1 as senior vice president and general counsel...Read more
BoardroomThe week in GRC: US companies condemn racism, and ESG funds said to outperform peers during Covid-19 Jun 05, 2020Ben Maiden– The Guardian reported that Facebook employees were criticizing Mark Zuckerberg on social media for his refusal to act against US...Read more
Shareholders & activismThe week in GRC: Slack seeks direct listing, and PG&E reaches deal with investor over board member Apr 26, 2019Ben Maiden– Reuters reported that Japanese prosecutors indicted Carlos Ghosn on another charge of aggravated breach of trust, the fourth charge...Read more