Tag: US
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.
Governance 2022: multidimensional landscape brings board challenges
From ESG and climate reporting to audit reform and board diversity, governance trends for the coming year predict a packed agenda.
A remixed roadmap for the future of board leadership
A recent report identifies the need for a new governance model that reflects the changing responsibilities of boards and their leaders.
US senator Marco Rubio: ‘woke corporations’ could breach fiduciary duty
Rubio has proposed new legislation allowing shareholders to bring legal action against directors over “political conflicts of interest”.
In-house lawyers concerned about legal implications of ESG disclosures
Survey reveals that while US companies are happy to invest in ESG, their lawyers fear legal risks involved in increasing disclosures.
Academic warns that ‘good’ corporations are bad for democracy
So called ‘good’ corporations have “not actually changed, at least not in terms of their legal mandates”, claims Joel Bakan.
US corporates ‘should do more’ to help environment and low-paid workers
Respondents to a recent US poll say a more “evolved” form of capitalism is needed to better reflect the interests of stakeholders.
CEOs who post on social media ‘more likely to trade in their own stocks’
Academics reveal “preliminary evidence” of a connection between social media activity and the likelihood of unethical business conduct.
We need clearer, more consistent information on ESG
US financial watchdogs are consulting on the introduction of ESG reporting for US companies. Nell Minow makes the case for better data.
Companies with CEOs that focus on culture ‘have higher growth rate’
Survey reveals relationship between chief executives that intentionally target their company’s culture and company performance.