Governance

Governance

Twitter to Appoint Former Google CFO as Chairperson

The appointment comes three months after Elliott Management hedge fund pressed for the ouster of Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey.

Source: Benzinga
June 3, 2020
Investor Relations

Anatomy of a Short Attack

The current conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic have created a perfect storm for companies that are subject to an attack by short-sellers.
Applications

How to Prevent RPA from Messing With Internal Controls

Accountability and governance throughout the RPA lifecycle are essential for mitigating fraud and maintaining effective controls.
Governance

Twitter Makes Deal With Activist Investor Elliott

The agreement averts a battle over Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's leadership but "lays the groundwork for eventually replacing" him.
Compensation

More CEOs Must Retain Equity Awards Post-Vesting

If current trends hold, eventually stock-retention requirements for CEOs may be almost as universal as equity ownership requirements.
Governance

Goldman’s Nod to Diversity Draws Some Criticism

Might the investment bank's new policy to avoid IPOs of companies without at least one diverse board member not be quite as good as it looks?
Governance

What Are the Top Concerns for Boards in 2020?

The list includes a potential economic downturn, board diversity, corporate reputation, pay equity, cybersecurity, and corporate innovation.
Leadership

Activist Pushes for Removal of Twitter CEO

Twitter shares jumped on reports that Elliott Management is seeking to replace Jack Dorsey because he also runs Square.
Governance

Governance Survey Grades Companies With C+

Only 16% of public companies included in the new American Corporate Governance Index scored A- or better.
Governance

California Law Mandating Women Directors Is Challenged

A second lawsuit is filed seeking to have the law struck down, claiming it violates the U.S. Constitution's equal protection clause.
Accounting

Outside Board Service Boosts Inside Accounting Quality

CFOs who serve on other companies' boards make significantly fewer errors in their own financial reporting.
Regulation

SEC Proposal Protects Executives, Hamstrings Investors

Proposed rule changes would pressure proxy advisory firms to take a more management-friendly stance in their reports and vote recommendations.
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