Board commitment and tenure: important questions to ask
Last week, Standard Chartered reached a settlement with the DFS for a $340 million fine related to violations in its business...
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A summer of governance
Now, as we are winding down our last days of summer, the Canadian Society of Corporate Secretaries (CSCS) has been hosting its...
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Treasury, Bank of England rift threatens governance
When it comes to fending off worldwide financial scandals, the world needs its financial market regulators to co-operate with each...
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Is governance a joke?
After looking at the headlines that have dominated the news within the past few days, only one question comes to mind: is...
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Making a smooth transition to board portals
A few years ago, it might have been a struggle for general counsel and corporate secretaries to get board members to consider...
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Should you hire a legal intern?
The general counsel and corporate secretary are often tasked with finding the right fit and, if this process is not taken...
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CalPERS, CalSTRS and GMI Ratings launch board diversity tool
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) and GMI...
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Shareholders push for independent chair at News Corp
Investors with assets greater than $1.6 trillion are pushing for adoption of a shareholder resolution calling for News Corp to...
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Commission still searching for ‘workable’ pay rules
Executive compensation was a major topic of discussion at the Society of Corporate Secretaries and Governance Professionals’...
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Avoiding risk in M&A deals
Whenever company A buys company B, there is always a chance the deal will not turn out to be as lucrative as the buyer intended...
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