ComplianceSEC’s beneficial ownership proposal divides commenters Apr 27, 2022Ben MaidenThe SEC’s planned modernization of beneficial ownership reporting requirements has sparked a variety of feedback, based at least in...Read more
ComplianceHow to prepare for Nasdaq’s board diversity rules Aug 19, 2021John NewellSean DonahueThe SEC on August 6 approved Nasdaq’s proposed board diversity rules . The rules require Nasdaq-listed companies to disclose annually...Read more
ComplianceSEC gives green light to Nasdaq board diversity plan Aug 09, 2021Ben MaidenThe SEC on Friday approved Nasdaq’s plan to promote diversity on boards. The move opens the door for Nasdaq to require companies...Read more
ESGNasdaq reviews feedback and proposes changes to board diversity plan Mar 04, 2021Ben MaidenNasdaq has responded to the many comments on its board diversity proposal, including making some tweaks to the plan. Nasdaq in...Read more
ComplianceGOP senators criticize Nasdaq’s board diversity plan Feb 24, 2021Ben MaidenThe Republican members of the Senate Banking Committee have urged the SEC to shut down Nasdaq’s proposal for promoting diversity on...Read more
ComplianceSenate Dems back diversity disclosure bill Feb 24, 2021Ben MaidenDemocratic Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey, with the support of nine other Senate Democrats, on Tuesday introduced legislation that...Read more
BoardroomNasdaq board diversity plan attracts broad support Jan 14, 2021Ben MaidenNasdaq’s efforts to promote diversity on boards has received support from a variety of constituencies, with a number of commenters...Read more
BoardroomNasdaq’s Joan Conley: A devotion to governance and integrity Dec 22, 2020Ben MaidenJoan Conley is this year’s recipient of the lifetime achievement award in recognition of her career as Nasdaq’s only corporate...Read more
BoardroomInterview with Nasdaq’s Joan Conley: Lifetime achievement award winner Dec 18, 2020Ben MaidenWhat have been some of the key questions and challenges you have discussed with boards and governance professionals in light of the...Read more
ESGThe week in GRC: Federated Hermes targets diversity and companies press Congress on climate change Dec 04, 2020Ben Maiden– CNN reported that a vote on whether Swiss companies should face greater liability at home for human rights and environmental abuses...Read more