The outlook for M&A
As the global extent of the Covid-19 outbreak became apparent, M&A deals began to hit the buffers. Xerox pulled its $35 billion...
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SEC finalizes Rule 14a-8 reforms
In a split-decision, the SEC yesterday approved changes to the shareholder proposal process that have sparked thousands of comment...
The week in GRC: DoJ issues rare FCPA opinion, and study finds frustrations with virtual AGMs
– CNBC reported that, according to a court filing, former McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook said the company’s lawsuit accusing him...
Study shows extent of 13F rule change proposal’s impact
A proposed SEC rule change that would allow almost 90 percent of investors in US public companies not to make 13F filings would...
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The threat of employee shareholder activism
Boardrooms across the country are increasingly discussing human capital management issues, as investors bring subjects like...
How SSGA integrates ESG into its decision-making
What roles do you play with regard to your company’s ESG function? Ben Colton –Our primary responsibility is voting and engagement...
Debate continues over 14a-8 reform plans
The SEC’s plans to reform the process by which shareholder proposals reach a vote – or companies exclude them from the proxy...
The week in GRC: McConnell demands Covid-19-linked liability shields, and Tyson Foods creates chief medical officer role
– CNBC reported that Under Armour disclosed it had received notice of a possible enforcement action from the SEC related to the...
Short-sellers need more transparency, says former SEC commissioner
Former SEC commissioner Robert Jackson says he is troubled by the ‘increasing evidence of manipulation through short-selling’, and...
Two thirds of investors open to working with activists
Almost two thirds of investors say they are open to talking to activist investors about a company they have a position in...
