The week in GRC: IPO boards said to undermine diversity push, and in-house lawyers expect climate-related legal risks
– The Wall Street Journal reported that Rite Aid appointed Heyward Donigan as CEO, saying her experience leading healthcare...
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Preparing insurers for Connecticut’s new data security law
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont on June 26 signed into law the state’s new Insurance Data Security Law (IDSL), implementing a new...
The week in GRC: Icahn launches Occidental proxy fight, and Uber to link exec pay to diversity goals
– The Wall Street Journal reported that, according to lawyers, a recent shift in SEC policy may give companies facing allegations...
SEC’s Peirce raises concerns over board diversity push
Amid growing investor and government pressure for boards to increase levels of female participation, SEC commissioner Hester...
Active managers ‘overwhelmingly’ back shareholder activism, study finds
Almost nine in 10 active managers (87 percent) say shareholder activism is a useful force in the market, according to a new study...
Forum urges investors to push for cyber-security
The World Economic Forum in a new report is calling for investors to press companies to prioritize cyber-security – and is...
The week in GRC: Ex-FDA chief defends joining Pfizer’s board, and BMW’s CEO stepping down
– The Guardian reported that Chubb will begin phasing out its coal investments and insurance policies within the next three years...
Many directors lack confidence on tech disruption, survey finds
A new study reveals widespread uncertainty among board members about their ability to cope with emerging technologies –...
Evolving proxy statements reflect board’s changing role, Nasdaq study says
The vast majority of US companies (86 percent) now include a ‘Governance Highlights’ section in their proxy statement, which is a...
Canadian activism seen as ongoing despite slowdown
Industry advisers say activist investing in Canada is very much still on the agenda despite a drop-off from last year’s mini boom...
