conflicts of interest

SEC Proposal Protects Executives, Hamstrings Investors
Risk & Compliance

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.
By David McCann | November 6, 2019
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McKinsey Fined $15M Over Disclosure Failures
Risk & Compliance

McKinsey Fined $15M Over Disclosure Failures

The Department of Justice says the firm showed a "lack of candor" in seeking advisory appointments in bankruptcy cases.
By Matthew Heller | February 20, 2019
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Why Amazon’s Stock Isn’t as Great as You Think
Investor Relations

Why Amazon’s Stock Isn’t as Great as You Think

For CFOs wanting to understand investor behavior, here's an argument that Jeff Bezos is human, after all, and Amazon can't defy basic economic principles.
By Vitaliy Katsenelson | August 30, 2018
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Big Four Facing Calls for U.K. Breakup
Risk & Compliance

Big Four Facing Calls for U.K. Breakup

Lawmakers have labeled the four firms a “cozy club incapable of providing the degree of independent challenge needed” for auditing public companies.
By Matthew Heller | May 17, 2018
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How to Boost Workers’ Take-Home Pay Without a Raise
Risk Management

How to Boost Workers’ Take-Home Pay Without a Raise

Employers may not be receiving the best deals for employees because conflicts of interest that benefit other parties maybe working against them.
By Eric Krieg | December 28, 2016
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Apollo Global Management Charged with Misleading Investors
Regulation

Apollo Global Management Charged with Misleading Investors

The private equity firm failed to properly disclose fees and conflicts of interest to limited partners in some funds, the SEC said.
By Vincent Ryan | August 23, 2016
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