Boards & Shareholders

The Virtual Annual Shareowner Meetings Study Group—comprised of 17 executives representing institutional investors, public companies, and proxy and legal service providers—has released a report that identifies best practices to consider when managing virtual meetings.

A handful of drug makers have lost their battle with investors who had submitted proposals seeking more information on the potential link between executive compensation packages and rising drug prices.

The New York State Common Retirement Fund, the third largest public pension fund in the United States, says it will vote against board directors standing for re-election at companies that have no women on their boards.

The Man From the FCPA asks, “What is the role of a board of directors in hiring senior executives, chief compliance officers, and even other board members?” Both fiduciary risk and exposure for the board of directors cannot be overlooked.

What is the board’s role in succession planning? At a bare minimum, a board should assure there is a pipeline of qualified candidates for its own succession planning.

A new report says the lure of cross-border investors is doing as much to demand corporate best practices as government rule regimes.

A look at some best practices for chief compliance officers to follow when reporting to the board of directors.

Bluegreen Vacations, a vacation ownership company, has named Jorge de la Osa as executive vice president, chief legal and compliance officer.

Gun bans and NRA boycotts may just be the start of new risk management strategies and corporate governance reforms. The true test of corporate mettle will come as the media furor dies down.