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Proxy season: what’s hot, what’s not
The 2013 proxy season was noteworthy for a sea change in shareholder engagement by companies. The main catalyst was increased...
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Say on pay and compensation trends
There is more evidence that say on pay has had a direct effect on executive compensation practices at publicly traded companies...
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Think tank brings together IROs and corporate secretaries
The IR Magazine Corporate Secretary Think Tank – Midwest 2012 was held at the Chicago offices of law firm Neal Gerber & Eisenberg...
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Lessons from proxy season 2012 in North America
There are a number of lessons companies should have learned from the 2012 proxy season, when pressure from shareholder activists...
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Why activists are winning proxy fights
Issuers need to take note because when it comes to proxy fights, the activists are winning. Activist shareholders seeking...
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Sustainability reporting doubled in 2012
It appears more companies are deciding that sustainability reporting is an important part of corporate governance that can provide...
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Activism accelerating convergence
The convergence of the IR and corporate secretary functions has been taking place over the last few years now; in 2013 it may be...
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JOBS Act: More confidentiality, more IPOs
Supporters and detractors of President Obama’s Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act will have a lot to debate next year as...
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Reputational risk: a greater challenge
A stellar reputation can make a company plenty of money and a suspect reputation can cause a company plenty of pain.Managing...
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