Governance

Regulation

Materiality Question Dogs SEC’s ESG Disclosure Project

Will the SEC adhere to the concept of materiality when formulating new climate risk disclosure rules?

Vincent Ryan
August 17, 2021
Governance

SEC Backs Nasdaq’s Boardroom Diversity Plan

The decision "marks a historic moment for advocates and investors who have been pushing for [more diversity] in corporate America’s higher ranks."
Compensation

GE Shareholders Reject Pay Plan for CEO Culp

“We need GE to invest in America, not just one top executive. We are glad that shareholders are starting to see it the same way.”
Governance

Former U.S. Treasurer Joins Ripple’s Board Amid SEC Skirmish

The blockchain technology giant also hired Kristina Campbell, previously finance chief at fintech firms Green Dot and PayNearMe, as its CFO.
Auditing

PCAOB Forms Stakeholder Advisory Group

The 18-person panel will have three seats each for audit committee members or directors and financial reporting oversight personnel, including CFOs.
Governance

GameStop Board to See Mass Departure

Chewy co-founder Ryan Cohen, who owns a 13% stake in the retailer through his RC Ventures, has been pushing for changes at the company.
Leadership

Danone Board Ousts CEO (and Former CFO) Emmanuel Faber

Danone faced increasing pressure from shareholders to replace Faber, whom they blamed for lackluster sales.
Governance

Delek Pushes Back At Carl Icahn Proxy Contest

“Delek desperately needs new strategic direction,” according to the CEO of competitor CVR Energy.
Regulation

Senate to Begin Deliberations on Latest COVID-19 Relief Bill

The $1.9 trillion relief bill was passed by the House over the weekend.
Governance

Kohl’s Rejects Activists’ Push for Board Shakeup

“The board has failed to help develop and oversee a strategic plan to respond to a rapidly-changing retail landscape,” the investors said.
Analytics

Data and AI Belong At the Heart of ESG Initiatives

The primary cause of ESG failures is data: lack of data, lack of standards, and lack of understanding of how to use data.
Investor Relations

CFOs Faced Late Activism Surge, ESG Demands in 2020

Fifty-seven new campaigns launched in Q4, pressuring the management teams of Intel, Public Storage, ExxonMobil, and The Walt Disney Company, among others.
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