Governance proposals surge as SEC overhaul and anti-ESG pivot reshape 2026 proxy season, research shows
A sharp rise in governance-focused shareholder proposals, a big shift in the SEC's proposal exclusion process and growing support...
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The week in GRC: SEC commissioner Uyeda responds to SpaceX governance concerns as Dell plans to reincorporate in Texas
– SEC commissioner Mark Uyeda has advised investors concerned about SpaceX's corporate governance to simply avoid buying the...
SEC’s proposed rules shake-up for ETFs will hit assets ‘ripe for scrutiny’, says former enforcement lawyer
In a request for comment published on Tuesday, the regulator said it wants feedback on ETFs that invest in innovative asset...
People moves: Lucy Fato departs from Seaport Entertainment Group
Seaport Entertainment Group has confirmed that Lucy Fato, its EVP, general counsel and corporate secretary, has left her role...
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The one board metric no one is measuring
Ask a governance professional what data they have on their board and the list is substantial: director independence ratios...
Governance chairs remain under pressure as investor scrutiny rises despite rising support for directors, research shows
Despite director support remaining strong during the 2026 proxy season, new analysis from ISS-Corporate shows investors continue...
The week in GRC: SEC and CFTC invite comments on derivatives framework as JPMorgan begins succession planning
– The SEC and the CFTC have launched a joint request for public comment aimed at ‘clarifying and harmonizing’ derivatives product...
Why standing voting instructions could reshape retail engagement
Responsible corporate governance depends on giving shareholders practical opportunities to make their voices heard. But while...
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Directors are drowning in board papers but governance teams are fighting back, study shows
Board members are receiving hundreds of pages of material ahead of meetings, yet many still say the information is too long, too...
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