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
BoardroomNasdaq targets board diversity with ‘comply or explain’ plan Dec 03, 2020Ben MaidenNasdaq is moving to increase diversity on the boards of its listed companies amid growing pressure from investors and state laws for...Read more
ShareholdersOpposition to SEC’s 13F proposal builds as comment deadline passes Sep 30, 2020Ben AshwellAs the formal comment period for the SEC’s proposed changes to the 13F filing thresholds closed, the commission had received more than...Read more
ComplianceChinese companies face new US listing challenges Aug 27, 2020Jeffrey Cohen and Doug Davison Chinese companies listed in the US are facing a range of serious regulatory challenges right now. Not only has the US government taken...Read more
ShareholdersThe week in GRC: DoJ issues rare FCPA opinion, and study finds frustrations with virtual AGMs Aug 21, 2020Ben Maiden– CNBC reported that, according to a court filing, former McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook said the company’s lawsuit accusing him of...Read more