ComplianceUS companies advised to adopt ‘holistic strategy’ to mitigate threats Nov 11, 2022Noemi Distefano Legal and compliance leaders at US companies are facing increasing pressure as strong political, social and economic headwinds persist...Read more
ESGProfessionals emphasize importance of transparency when promoting ESG strategies Mar 28, 2023Hemma VisavadiaCompanies should be completely transparent when it comes to their messaging and communication of ESG strategies, according to...Read more
ShareholdersEli Lilly faces shareholder proposals on lobbying Mar 17, 2023Ben MaidenEli Lilly and Company shareholders appear set to vote on separate shareholder proposals addressing its lobbying activities and...Read more
ComplianceThe week in GRC: Fink says BlackRock not the ‘environmental police’ and SEC reopens cyber-security rules comment period Mar 17, 2023Ben Maiden– Reuters (paywall) reported that US authorities took emergency measures to protect confidence in the banking system after the failure...Read more
ESGThe week in GRC: SEC eyes potential earnings manipulation and Yellen warns of climate change impact Mar 10, 2023Ben Maiden– Bloomberg (paywall) reported that Bath & Body Works, which had been nearing a proxy battle with Third Point, appointed a...Read more
ComplianceThe week in GRC: Congress votes against DoL ESG rule and DoJ launches executive pay enforcement pilot program Mar 03, 2023Ben Maiden– Reuters (paywall) reported that electronics materials maker Rogers Corp said it has reached an agreement with activist investment...Read more
BoardroomBoards must be ‘much more discerning’ about materiality, UK regulator says Mar 02, 2023Tim HumanCompanies need to become more selective about which material ESG topics they identify and report on, according to Mark Babington,...Read more
ShareholdersThe week in GRC: Bank group criticizes plans for corporate ownership registry and YouTube CEO steps down Feb 17, 2023Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal (paywall) noted that a new SEC rule is aimed at removing loopholes that have allowed corporate insiders to...Read more
BoardroomHow new SEC rules impact compensation committees’ 2023 agendas Feb 14, 2023Jane Storero Yelena BarychevThe SEC adopted three new rules in 2022 that significantly expand compensation committees’ agenda for this year. The rules cover pay...Read more
ESGWebinar wrap: Developments in ESG disclosures Feb 06, 2023Hemma VisavadiaThe demand for ESG disclosures is growing rapidly from investors and other stakeholders, but there remains wide variations in how...Read more