Changes to director election rules, proxy process, expected to enhance boards, shareholder democracy
Failings that inflict broader reputational harm or signal deeper issues are most likely to impact credit ratings
Use of mandatory retirement policies down at S&P 500, Russell 3000 companies, Conference Board reports
CEOs who make progress on sustainability see opportunity where others see cost, an IBM study suggested
Shareholder support for "say-on-pay" votes at record low level
Most common governance concern involves concentrated shareholding, decision-making
Women now hold about 29% of board seats in Europe and North America
ISS unveiled its voting advice changes for next year's proxy season
The structure can be problematic because it creates an ``inferior class of shareholders''
The NSSC and FCNB published a consultation paper on possible governance reform