board of directors Archives - CFO

ESG Targets Gain Foothold in Exec Comp Plans

ESG Targets Gain Foothold in Exec Comp Plans

But compensation committees still struggle to determine which metrics drive the right behaviors and which merely pad executive pay.

By Vincent Ryan | September 27, 2021

IAC Finance Chief to Leave Job

IAC Finance Chief to Leave Job

Glenn Schiffman will pursue a new opportunity after five years as CFO.

By Lauren Muskett | June 9, 2021

Nasdaq Proposes Board Diversity Rule

Risk & Compliance

Nasdaq Proposes Board Diversity Rule

If approved, most companies listed on the exchange would be required to have at least two diverse directors.

By Lauren Muskett | December 1, 2020

Cybersecurity 2020: Welcome to the Digital Cold War

Cybersecurity 2020: Welcome to the Digital Cold War

The race to develop strategically important next-generation technology will drive an increase in nation-state-backed attacks.

By Vincent Ryan | January 8, 2020

The Activist Investor: A CFO’s Unlikely Ally

The Activist Investor: A CFO’s Unlikely Ally

Don't be caught by surprise — learn to view your company through the eyes of an activist investor.

By Vincent Ryan | March 7, 2019

The Past Is Not Done With Wells Fargo

Risk Management

The Past Is Not Done With Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo will be operating under the asset cap imposed by the Federal Reserve through the end of 2019, longer than previously forecast.

By Vincent Ryan | January 16, 2019

Tax Cuts Impacting Board Decisions: Survey

Tax Cuts Impacting Board Decisions: Survey

A survey from BDO said corporate directors are reevaluating launching new businesses as they conduct reviews of their firms' total tax liabilities.

By William Sprouse | September 12, 2018

Will Governments and Inflation Cool M&A Activity?

Mergers & Acquisitions

Will Governments and Inflation Cool M&A Activity?

Both are threats to the confidence global executives currently have in the conditions for dealmaking.

By Vincent Ryan | April 24, 2018

How CFOs Can Better Support Board Directors – and Vice Versa

Risk Management

How CFOs Can Better Support Board Directors – and Vice Versa

Governing boards face increasing pressure and greater scrutiny from investors. Here is how CFOs can reinforce their stewardship.

By Frithjof Lund, Justin Sanders, and Ishaan Seth | March 30, 2018

Directors Lack Info on Their Core Concerns: NACD

Directors Lack Info on Their Core Concerns: NACD

Some of the most pressing issues boards of directors will face in 2018 are also the areas where they lack information or time to focus.

By Vincent Ryan | November 30, 2017

External Board Membership: Gains & Pains

Robotic Process Automation

External Board Membership: Gains & Pains

CFOs that hold directorships for others swear by the benefits, but the majority that don't serve on boards have good reasons for shying away.

By David McCann | August 21, 2017

Create a Finance Committee at Every Public Company

Risk & Compliance

Create a Finance Committee at Every Public Company

It’s time to create a finance committee to focus on evaluating acquisitions, monitoring debt levels, and allocating capital.

By Robert C. Pozen | May 24, 2017

Are Board Directors Facing Unrealistic Expectations?

Investor Relations

Are Board Directors Facing Unrealistic Expectations?

Sixty percent say a gap exists between expectations placed on the board and what board members can actually do to accomplish strategic objectives.

By Sean Allocca | October 24, 2016

A Proposal to Empower, Not “Expert-ize,” Boards

Risk & Compliance

A Proposal to Empower, Not “Expert-ize,” Boards

Selecting a particular board member for their expertise in one specific technical area may dilute the board’s breadth of expertise and standing.

By William P. Barry, Eva Marie Carney, and Jeffrey A. Lehtman | August 23, 2016

Staggered Boards Affect Audit Committee Quality

Risk & Compliance

Staggered Boards Affect Audit Committee Quality

A new study finds audit committees at companies that hold staggered board elections are not responsive to low shareholder approval.

By Matthew Heller | June 8, 2016

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