How boards can prepare for post-pandemic activism
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused significant volatility in the equity markets, with companies across different sectors...
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The week in GRC: Many companies switch to virtual AGMs, and Xerox drops HP bid
– The Wall Street Journal reported that the coronavirus outbreak is making life tough for activist investors. With executives...
The week in GRC: SEC extends relief amid Covid-19, and temporary succession planning looms
– The SEC announced that it is providing conditional regulatory relief for registered transfer agents through May 30, 2020, due to...
How boards can approach the Covid-19 pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic presents complex issues for corporations and their boards of directors to navigate. This briefing is...
Court grants Canadian banks approval for virtual AGMs
A group comprising some of the largest Canadian financial institutions has secured approval to take their upcoming shareholder...
How board diversity is shifting in Canada
Board composition continues to be a primary area of focus, particularly as it relates to diversity and gender, in addition to...
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The week in GRC: Boards plan for long-term pandemic impacts; and companies mull stock buybacks
– CNN reported that the French Competition Authority said it is fining Apple €1.1 billion ($1.2 billion) over restrictions it...
Issuers explore virtual AGMs amid Covid-19 uncertainty
Many issuers are putting a contingency plan into their proxy materials to allow them to host a virtual shareholder meeting if in...
The week in GRC: SEC grants reporting relief amid Covid-19 outbreak, and HP rejects Xerox takeover bid
– The Wall Street Journal reported that, according to a person familiar with the matter, activist investor Elliott Management has...
Corporate secretaries urged to stay alert on coronavirus
Corporate secretaries, general counsel and boards must stay alert to changing circumstances as they respond to the coronavirus and...
