Tag: US
Global minimum corporate tax rate negotiations ‘need a fairer forum’
US treasury secretary Janet Yellen is in Europe to push for agreement on the deal across 136 countries. But critics warn it misses the mark.
Politics in the Magic Kingdom: Disney, DeSantis and LGBTQ+ rights
Disney CEO Bob Chapek’s criticism of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill is a reminder that speaking out can have serious implications for boards.
Most CEO ‘resignations’ may actually be terminations
Retired, resigned or left the company? A Stanford study suggests more chief executives are pushed out by boards than previously assumed.
SEC unveils plan for mandatory climate reporting
SEC chair Gary Gensler says the measures will provide investors with “reliable information about climate risks to make informed decisions”.
SEC set to issue proposals on US climate change disclosures
Three-quarters of the 550 responses to the SEC consultation are said to be in support of mandatory climate reporting.
Russia sanctions: check your contracts now, experts warn
Companies urged to assess their links to Russia to avoid any breaches of the updated sanctions, should they be imposed.
Research reveals Silicon Valley’s growing appetite for dual-class shares
US tech companies are less likely than S&P 100 firms to have dual CEO-chairs, but they continue to push ahead on dual-class shares.
Senator Marco Rubio calls for workers to sit on US boards
The proposal is expected as part of a bill by Republicans Rubio and congressman Jim Banks to create “employee involvement organisations”.
US corporate governance improvements ‘slowed or stagnated’ in 2021
Report suggests crisis “fatigue” is eating away at gains made during 2020, with employee issues and ESG highlighted as concerns.
Anglo-Saxon CEOs ‘increase a firm’s risk profile through their decisions’
Swiss research reveals Anglo-Saxon boards and CEOs are more likely to increase debt, reduce dividend payments and embark on M&As.