Political disclosures a key aim of 2014 proxy proposals
Shareholder resolutions asking companies to disclose more about their political contributions account for 30 percent of all social...
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JPMorgan averts shareholder proposals on Dimon’s dual role
JPMorgan has secured the withdrawal of shareholder proposals battling the dual role of Jamie Dimon and calling for a comprehensive...
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MDC Partners buys controlling stake in Kingsdale
MDC Partners announced on February 19 its acquisition of a majority partnership interest in Kingsdale Shareholder Services, the...
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Prep notes for proxy season
As companies prepare for the 2014 proxy season, there are a number of rules that may need added attention. This is a brief run...
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Disclosure reform starts with your proxy statement
One of the biggest problems with disclosure reform is deciding which disclosures help investors make better decisions and which...
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Proxy fighter turned cover boy
Here’s a heads-up from Kingsdale Shareholder Services in Toronto: founder Wes Hall is the subject of the cover story in the...
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Icahn pushes eBay for PayPal spinoff, 2 board seats
The 2014 proxy season is shaping up as a busy one for Carl Icahn. As if pressuring Apple to expand its planned share repurchase...
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Webcast: Compensation a key concern for 2014 proxy season
From new ways to gauge the independence of compensation committees and their advisors to changing company bylaws, the 2014 proxy...
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Investor pressure prompts Apple board to diversify
Apple has taken its first steps to diversifying its ruling board after facing pressure from its shareholders, moving to avoid a...
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Improving your proxy statement
Corporate governance can sometimes be a game of inches, where a single poorly worded phrase, confusing line graph or drab font in...
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