AppointmentsThe week in GRC: Companies condemn DC riot, and COSO planning advice on emerging risks Jan 08, 2021Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal reported that business leaders and trade groups called for an end to the violence in Washington, DC and a...Read more
ESGThe week in GRC: Election challenges companies’ political speech policies, and investors demand board racial diversity disclosures Oct 30, 2020Ben Maiden– CNBC reported that Dunkin’ confirmed sale talks with Inspire Brands, the privately held owner of Arby’s and Jimmy John’s. The...Read more
Boardroom‘Overboarding’ focus as firms seek to boost diversity Oct 28, 2020Garnet RoachCorporate boards are committed to increasing diversity: that’s the message from a new study showing that 81 percent of companies...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
ComplianceThe week in GRC: Companies get new FCPA guidance, and cannabis firms face rising D&O insurance costs Jul 10, 2020Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal reported that Elliott Management Corp is pressing Crown Castle International Corp to revamp its approach to...Read more
Covid-19The week in GRC: Pandemic puts squeeze on compliance teams, and whistleblower attorneys see boom May 29, 2020Ben Maiden– CNBC reported that the NYSE trading floor, which had been closed since March 23 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, partially...Read more
Covid-19The week in GRC: Boards plan for long-term pandemic impacts; and companies mull stock buybacks Mar 20, 2020Ben Maiden– CNN reported that the French Competition Authority said it is fining Apple €1.1 billion ($1.2 billion) over restrictions it placed...Read more
ComplianceCII ramps up pursuit of dual-class sunsets Oct 16, 2019Ben MaidenThe Council of Institutional Investors (CII) has asked the SEC to seek authority enabling the commission to, in effect, require...Read more
ComplianceNasdaq moves to allow direct listings Feb 20, 2019Garnet RoachNasdaq has filed a proposal with the SEC for a rule change that would allow direct listings without an IPO. The move comes amid...Read more
ComplianceNYSE opens comp committee exemptions to more companies Nov 29, 2018Ben MaidenThe SEC has approved changes to the NYSE’s listed company manual that will enable more smaller issuers to benefit from exemptions from...Read more