The week in GRC: SEC proposes auditor independence changes, and recession fears lead CEOs’ concerns
— The SEC proposed amendments to its auditor independence framework. The proposed changes are designed to mean that relationships...
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A year of firsts: AXA Equitable Holdings’ governance head discusses the company’s change in ownership
When Jessica Olich joined AXA Equitable Holdings as its vice president, senior assistant secretary and associate general counsel...
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Mentorship has ‘been a joy,’ says CGA lifetime achievement winner
Carol Ward was the worthy recipient of the lifetime achievement award at this year’s Corporate Governance Awards and, in a brief...
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Twenty-first century corporate governance moves into adulthood
Twenty-first century corporate governance is about to enter its 20s – or, phrased differently, its teenage years are about to end...
Many directors thinking beyond just shareholders, research shows
New research highlights the extent to which company directors have less shareholder-centric views than has traditionally been the...
How planning can help CEO transitions succeed
Executive officer transitions arise under a variety of circumstances. According to a report from recruitment firm Spencer Stuart...
The week in GRC: Director pay continues to rise, survey finds, and SEC proposes proxy adviser rule change
– CNN reported that McDonald’s CEO and president Steve Easterbrook was out after the board determined he had violated company...
General counsel comp continues to rise, study finds
General counsel at large US public companies continue to make steady gains in compensation, according to new research, as the job...
The week in GRC: Renault board votes to remove CEO and NYC comptroller makes board diversity push
– The Wall Street Journal reported that shares of newly public companies, which had been hot investments earlier in the year, are...
Directors tiring of diversity and ESG focus, survey finds
Diversity and ESG issues have been prominent on investor and board agendas in recent years, but a new survey suggests some...
