Activist Investor Heavyweights Form New Lobbying Arm
May 19, 2016
A group of hedge funds have formed a new lobbying arm to promote the benefits of shareholder activism across the U.S. economy, as U.S. politicians turn up the heat on activist investors.
Read MoreThe Morning Risk Report: Longer Board Tenure Linked to Higher Returns, Study Says
May 17, 2016
Corporate governance experts are making much of board refreshment, but a rush to get new blood on boards could actually hurt shareholder returns and company values.
Read MoreBarriers to Board Positions Persist for Minorities and Women, Report Shows
May 16, 2016
Efforts to diversify America’s corporate boards with more minorities and women are still lagging, and Hispanics, in particular, are far behind other groups.
Read MoreSix Things Climate-Conscious Companies Have in Common
May 11, 2016
More than 150 companies have committed to use climate science to set targets for reducing corporate greenhouse gas emissions, in line with the international effort to keep global warming below 2 degrees Celsius over pre-industrial levels as set out in the Paris Agreement.
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