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We have our finger on the pulse of the trending compensation and governance news you need to know about.
May 19, 2016
Activist Investor Heavyweights Form New Lobbying Arm
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 MoreMay 17, 2016
The Morning Risk Report: Longer Board Tenure Linked to Higher Returns, Study Says
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 MoreMay 16, 2016
Barriers to Board Positions Persist for Minorities and Women, Report Shows
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 MoreMay 11, 2016
Six Things Climate-Conscious Companies Have in Common
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.
Read MoreMay 9, 2016
Latin America 2016 Emerging Trends in Corporate Boards
The last two years have been particularly challenging for corporate directors in Latin America. Winds of change are blowing strong and they are coming from different directions at the same time.
Read MoreApril 27, 2016
Kevin Rudd: There Is a Global Demand for Effective Global Governance
We have a global order with many stresses and challenges. There is a global demand for effective global governance,” said Mr. Rudd.
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