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: DoJ vows tough stance on corporate crime and study finds companies ignoring emissions’ financial risks Oct 06, 2022Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal (paywall) noted that the US Department of Justice is looking to counter data showing a decline in corporate...Read more
ESGThe week in GRC: Mastercard linking exec bonuses to ESG and SEC said to look into Spac arrangements Mar 26, 2021Ben Maiden– The SEC launched a new page on its website bringing together the agency’s actions and the latest information about ESG investing. ‘...Read more
Regulatory & complianceThe week in GRC: Execs get used to remote due diligence, and GM changes tack on emissions suit Nov 25, 2020Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal reported that index compilers FTSE Russell and MSCI are reconsidering their approach to securities from...Read more
ESGThe week in GRC: Rio Tinto CEO exit seen as warning to boards, and Fed wants bank diversity info Sep 11, 2020Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal reported that a new agreement between the US Department of the Treasury and officials in Delaware may result...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
ESGGM scores back-to-back proxy statement awards Jan 24, 2020Ben AshwellGM won the best proxy statement (large cap) category for the second consecutive year at the 2019 awards. Its entry showed clear...Read more
Regulatory & complianceCalPERS raises materiality concerns over SEC disclosure reforms Oct 30, 2019Ben MaidenCalPERS is concerned about how companies would treat materiality in their regulatory disclosures under SEC plans to modernize...Read more
Regulatory & complianceGM balks at SEC’s disclosure update plan Oct 25, 2019Ben MaidenGeneral Motors (GM) officials have raised concerns about aspects of SEC plans to revamp corporate disclosures. The commission in...Read more
Shareholders & activismGM strides forward on engagement and disclosure Jan 30, 2019Ben MaidenFor the General Motors (GM) governance team, the company’s success against Greenlight Capital’s proxy campaign in June 2017 has led to...Read more