Tag: Nasdaq
Political pressure affects US diversity metrics
In the face of strong right-wing opposition, DEI is still a key measure used in executive pay schemes, research finds.
News round-up: this week in governance
CEOs should ‘be paid like footballers’; non-execs are no football shoo-in; US court overturns Nasdaq diversity rule; governance in Asia.
AI will make boards ‘more effective’
Be prepared for the impact of emerging technologies on board information and decision-making, writes Nasdaq adviser.
Santander nominates independent director
Glenn Hutchins, an American entrepreneur and investor, is to fill the board position vacated in July by Wall Street veteran Marty Chávez.
Law experts defend Nasdaq in board diversity battle
US academics point out that the proposed new requirements relate only to reporting and disclosure, not quotas.
How Nasdaq’s board diversity rule creates potential for real change
New Nasdaq rules requiring qualitative and quantitative disclosure about board diversity will better inform investors—and spur progress.
Limits to shareholder voting rights mooted by investors
Can the weight of some of the biggest and most influential investors persuade the likes of Facebook to alter multiple tiers of voting rights?
Sustainable business begins with digital boardrooms
A digital board portal can help businesses to become more sustainable, not just on an environmental level but also in terms of efficiency and security.
How technology could transform board evaluations
Reforms to corporate governance could require greater board evaluation, but this needn’t be a headache. Technology in the shape of an external evaluation tool can help give businesses an edge, especially in the collection and anonymisation of data.
Technological change: what’s your attitude to risk?
Blake Stephenson, principal product manager – Board & Leadership Solutions, Nasdaq Corporate Solutions, explores why culture is key for boardrooms to keep pace with technological change and mitigate risk.