Friday November 20, 2009
Ben S. Bernanke | November 16, 2009

Bernanke: The Fed’s 2010 Economic Outlook

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke spoke at the Economic Club of New York in New York City this afternoon, stressing the need to restore >>>

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Stuart R. Levine | November 11, 2009

It’s Time to Refresh Your Board

The economic recovery continues to be problematic for the county and, as a result, regulatory pressures on public companies and their boards remain >>>

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Sharon Allen | November 6, 2009

Will the New ‘Normal’ Mean More Women Leaders?

"It’s terrific to be with business leaders who recognize that corporate governance can be a competitive advantage--and that diversity of thought >>>

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Rita Foley | October 28, 2009

How Board Service Can Enhance Your Job

While accepting a corporate board seat remains a noble calling–despite the pressure directors operate under today – an even better reason for >>>

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Douglas H. Shulman | October 26, 2009

How Boards Should Address Tax Strategy

While admitting it's unusual for an IRS commissioner to address the boardroom community, nonetheless Douglas Shulman believes boards can and should >>>

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Lucian Bebchuk | October 13, 2009

Reducing Incentives for Risk-Taking

Lucian Bebchuk and Holger Spamann weigh in on risk management and compensation in the >>>

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Peter Morici | October 9, 2009

The Falling Dollar and China’s Cries for a Global Currency

As the dollar falls against the euro, yen and other major currencies, China and other emerging economic powers holding lots of dollars and U.S. >>>

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Feinberg: No ’silver bullet’

"[I don't think you understand] just how limited my role is," said Kenneth Feinberg, special master of compensation for the Obama administration, at the Directorship Boardroom Leaders Forum at the Metropolitan Club in New York City Monday evening. Feinberg clarified his role, noting that "czar is a terrible >>>

THE D100 BOARDROOM LEADERS FOR 2009

Welcome to the third edition of the Directorship 100, the who’s who of the corporate governance community, or, more accurately defined, the most influential people in the boardroom. When we set out three years ago to identify those 100 individuals who exert the most profound influence on the boardroom agenda, it >>>

Blankfein: An Apology, An Explanation, and A Plan for Growth

As he was leaving an interview with the Times of London, Lloyd Blankfein, CEO of Goldman Sachs, bantered with a reporter saying, "I'm off to do God's work," resulting in viral rampage of his off-the-cuff remark. Asked later how he should act in front of the media, Blankfein said he's been told to "do anything but be >>>

The Boardroom’s Climate is Changing

Environmental disclosure is a top priority on many boardroom agendas. The Obama administration and the Securities and Exchange Commission, under the leadership of Chairman Mary Schapiro, are ardent in their pursuit to reform corporate environmental disclosure practices. Recently, the SEC formed the Investor Advisory >>>

The 2010 Proxy Season: What Lies Ahead?

Now that financial markets have calmed down enough that companies can focus on longer-term business prospects, one thing that directors have to worry about is whether they will be re-elected in the coming 2010 proxy season.  A host of new proxy rule developments make it more likely that shareholders will exercise their >>>
Without a doubt, risk governance is an essential area of focus for corporate boards. An uncertain economy has left many public company directors asking how they can make significant changes to prevent future setbacks. Deloitte explores the role of risk management and how best to implement new strategies. Deloitte's guide is broken down into six sections: 1. Define the board’s risk oversight role 2. Foster a >>>
Directorship’s Compensation Advisory Council is standing by to answer your questions about compensation regulation, best practices, and SEC developments. Please click here to ask your question >>>
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