Skirting Rules, Board Members Remain in Spite of Lost Support
November 15, 2015
Two-thirds of corporate directors who failed to win majority support for re-election this year have remained in their jobs, despite policies requiring directors to tender their resignations when they lose votes.
Read MoreJapan can Finally Shake off Deflationary Fears
November 6, 2015
Profits and cash flows of Japanese companies have recovered to record levels which could help Japan avoid deflation and achieve 2% GDP growth.
Read MoreNew Stringent Corporate Laws in India make CFOs, Auditors Quit Companies
November 5, 2015
Under the new regulations around corporate governance, company secretaries, CFOs, auditors and independent directors risk landing in jail for irregularities and few such executives are willing to continue with such organisations.
Read MoreProxy Access Votes and Adoptions Both on the Rise
November 5, 2015
The number of proxy access proposals receiving majority support and the tally of companies adopting access provisions both continue to climb.
Read MoreChina’s Financial System Probe Unlikely to Affect Ratings
November 4, 2015
The announcement last week that the Communist Party of China’s Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) would be conducting an inspection tour of China’s largest banks and financial regulatory authorities underscores broader challenges the country’s banks face with governance, management and political risks, says Fitch Ratings.
Read MoreAustralia: Updated Proxy Advisor Guidelines
November 2, 2015
Proxy advisers CGI Glass Lewis and ISS have both recently published their updated proxy guidelines for 2015.
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