The week in GRC: SEC sues Musk over tweets, and Uber settles with states over data breach
– The Guardian reported that California state Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson has co-authored a bill mandating greater gender equality...
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The week in GRC: Nike faces shareholder proposal on political spending, and oil companies join climate initiative
– The Wall Street Journal reported that long-time 21st Century Fox board member Viet Dinh is stepping down to become chief legal...
IEX announces first company to list
IEX Group has announced that Interactive Brokers Group will be the first company to list on its venue, with the listing expected...
The week in GRC: Loeb launches Campbell proxy fight, and SEC awards $54 million to whistleblowers
– The Wall Street Journal reported that some inside CalPERS’ boardroom are concerned that a decision to build what would be the...
Investors said to dig deeper into compensation metrics
Investors’ approach to say on pay is maturing as they take a more in-depth look at relevant metrics, according to Don Delves...
The week in GRC: SEC wants individuals investing in private companies, and Campbell’s issues plans amid activist pressure
– The Wall Street Journal reported that, according to people familiar with the matter, President Donald Trump’s antagonistic...
Small caps most likely to face negative say-on-pay result, study finds
Investors are voting against executive compensation packages at small-cap companies this year, with say-on-pay failures at a three...
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CII urges Eventbrite to set seven-year dual-class sunset
The Council of Institutional Investors (CII) has asked Eventbrite to set a seven-year time limit on its plans to give company...
More companies highlight director skills, study finds
Proxy statements this year show a sharp rise in willingness to disclose board members’ skills, as companies become increasingly...
The week in GRC: Shareholder proposals attract more backing, and more firms train boards on compliance, survey finds
– The Wall Street Journal reported that David Solomon would succeed Lloyd Blankfein as CEO of Goldman Sachs, setting up a high...
