ComplianceThe week in GRC: LGIM to back climate proposals at banks and Hong Kong plans mandatory climate disclosures by companies Apr 14, 2023Ben Maiden– CNBC reported that Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla signed on to an industry letter in support of the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA)...Read more
EnforcementThe week in GRC: SEC accountant warns of fraud uptick amid economic fears and IRS clamping down on Russia sanctions evasion Nov 04, 2022Ben Maiden– CNN reported that, according to a securities filing, Twitter’s board of directors was dissolved following Elon Musk’s takeover of...Read more
ESGClimate-related disclosures increasing but more transparency needed, TCFD says Oct 17, 2022Noemi Distefano The number of companies that disclose information compliant with the TCFD framework has increased but their disclosure levels still...Read more
ComplianceThe week in GRC: SEC reopens comment periods after tech issue and FSB urges climate standard setters to avoid hardwired differences Oct 14, 2022Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal (paywall) reported that many companies are delaying acquisitions because a combination of economic factors...Read more
ComplianceISSB recognizes ‘challenges’ for small and mid-cap sustainability disclosure May 20, 2022James BeechThe IFRS Foundation’s International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) says it will pay ‘special attention’ to small and mid-cap...Read more
Technology & social mediaThe week in GRC: Many companies switch to virtual AGMs, and Xerox drops HP bid Apr 03, 2020Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal reported that the coronavirus outbreak is making life tough for activist investors. With executives trying...Read more
ShareholdersThe week in GRC: SEC wants individuals investing in private companies, and Campbell’s issues plans amid activist pressure Aug 31, 2018Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal reported that, according to people familiar with the matter, President Donald Trump’s antagonistic stance...Read more
ESGStandards setters target unified climate disclosure framework Sep 26, 2017Ben MaidenTwo standards setters have agreed to tie their work to that of a G20 task force to help companies issue – and investors understand –...Read more