Global Corporate Governance Events Calendar
October 22, 2009
A listing of conferences and events for board directors and corporate governance professionals
October 22, 2009
A listing of conferences and events for board directors and corporate governance professionals
The New Degree – Masters of Corporate Governance
October 12, 2009 by Django Gold
The financial crisis has altered the perception of what directors need to know.
October 12, 2009 by Django Gold
The financial crisis has altered the perception of what directors need to know.
The New Governance Paradigm
September 8, 2009 by Nathaniel Foote and Michael Beer
The Board’s New Role in Ensuring Healthy, High Performing Firms
September 8, 2009 by Nathaniel Foote and Michael Beer
The Board’s New Role in Ensuring Healthy, High Performing Firms
Obama’s Corporate Governance Agenda
August 17, 2009 by Judy Warner
The SEC voted to approve an NYSE proposal to eliminate broker discretionary voting for all elections of directors, whether contested or not.
August 17, 2009 by Judy Warner
The SEC voted to approve an NYSE proposal to eliminate broker discretionary voting for all elections of directors, whether contested or not.
Investor Group Advises Regulatory Reforms
July 17, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Four months after its formation, the Investors’ Working Group has released its recommendations for reshaping the United States regulatory climate.
July 17, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Four months after its formation, the Investors’ Working Group has released its recommendations for reshaping the United States regulatory climate.
PERSPECTIVE ON: Proxy Voting
July 8, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
It should be a simple matter for the corporate managers with responsibility for pension plan assets to prepare a summary report for the board indicating whether the shares had been voted, and how they were voted. Here's why.
July 8, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
It should be a simple matter for the corporate managers with responsibility for pension plan assets to prepare a summary report for the board indicating whether the shares had been voted, and how they were voted. Here's why.
Jobs’ Health Disclosures a SEC Matter
July 8, 2009
The lack of transparency surrounding Steve Jobs’ health over the last six months is the subject of a Securities and Exchange Commission review.
July 8, 2009
The lack of transparency surrounding Steve Jobs’ health over the last six months is the subject of a Securities and Exchange Commission review.
Proxy Advisors Oppose CPI Board
July 1, 2009
PROXY Governance, an independent proxy advisory firm, has joined fellow advisor RiskMetrics Group in condemning two directors at CPI.
July 1, 2009
PROXY Governance, an independent proxy advisory firm, has joined fellow advisor RiskMetrics Group in condemning two directors at CPI.
SEC Targeting ‘Celebrity’ Directors
June 30, 2009
The Securities and Exchange Commission is considering implementing a series of rules that would call into question the relevant qualifications of certain “celebrity” directors that have found a place on public company boards.
June 30, 2009
The Securities and Exchange Commission is considering implementing a series of rules that would call into question the relevant qualifications of certain “celebrity” directors that have found a place on public company boards.
Apple Silent on Jobs’ Return
June 30, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Though Apple has announced the return of its CEO and visionary Steve Jobs, the company is still remaining silent on the specifics surrounding his health.
June 30, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Though Apple has announced the return of its CEO and visionary Steve Jobs, the company is still remaining silent on the specifics surrounding his health.
SEC Issues New Rules on Outside Directors
June 29, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
The Securities and Exchange Commission has released a pair of provisions to regulate the appointment of independent directors to a company in which the directors have already served in some capacity.
June 29, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
The Securities and Exchange Commission has released a pair of provisions to regulate the appointment of independent directors to a company in which the directors have already served in some capacity.
Citi Japan Suspended for Lax Compliance
June 26, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
As a sanction for lax compliance to money laundering prevention standards, Japan’s financial regulator ordered Citigroup’s Japanese division, Citibank Japan, to suspend all sales activities in its retail banking division starting July 15.
June 26, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
As a sanction for lax compliance to money laundering prevention standards, Japan’s financial regulator ordered Citigroup’s Japanese division, Citibank Japan, to suspend all sales activities in its retail banking division starting July 15.
Directors Could See More Takeover Bids
June 26, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Today’s hectic market conditions have led to a dramatic increase in the number of hostile takeover bids, which should suggest to directors that they prepare for such a possibility.
June 26, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Today’s hectic market conditions have led to a dramatic increase in the number of hostile takeover bids, which should suggest to directors that they prepare for such a possibility.
New Shareholder Networking Tool
June 26, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Main Street investors in the US now have a social networking channel to sway corporate governance and financial reform.
June 26, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Main Street investors in the US now have a social networking channel to sway corporate governance and financial reform.
CEOs Need to Utilize Social Networking
June 25, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
CEOs need to increase their online presence on social networking sites, such as Twitter and Facebook, a new study finds.
June 25, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
CEOs need to increase their online presence on social networking sites, such as Twitter and Facebook, a new study finds.
Texas Enjoys Top Spot, Meanwhile Hawaii and Alabama Reflect on Lower Rankings
June 23, 2009
June 23, 2009
NBC Dallas, Hawaii’s Star Bulletin, and Alabama’s Birmingham Business Journal reported on Directorship’s “The Best States to Do Business,” reflecting on where their state stands and if changes need to be made.
Governance Advisors Examine Bank Boards
June 23, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Corporate governance think tank Nestor Advisors has released an annual report on the banking sector, examining the many facets of risk oversight that must be resolved in moving out of the recession.
June 23, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Corporate governance think tank Nestor Advisors has released an annual report on the banking sector, examining the many facets of risk oversight that must be resolved in moving out of the recession.
Regulations to Increase Shareholder Power
June 19, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Obama’s financial-market reforms announced Wednesday will be the starting point for new US systemic risk regulation and corporate governance rules, especially regarding shareholder rights.
June 19, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Obama’s financial-market reforms announced Wednesday will be the starting point for new US systemic risk regulation and corporate governance rules, especially regarding shareholder rights.
UK Insurance Chief: Governance ‘Not Broken’
June 17, 2009
A representative from the United Kingdom corporate sector defended corporate governance practices in the country, saying that the system was on an even keel.
June 17, 2009
A representative from the United Kingdom corporate sector defended corporate governance practices in the country, saying that the system was on an even keel.