Governance

How to Avoid Costly Missteps Russell Reynolds Associates’ Cynthia Dow and Anthony Goodman, compliance and board experts, interviewed leading chief legal officers, chief compliance officers, former investigators and board directions to under the biggest compliance missteps boards make. with co-author Anthony Goodman We can all easily recount a recent compliance problem that became front-page news. But what’s not so easy...

Proposed Guidance for Banks and Holdings Companies In August, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve published proposed guidance on certain supervisory expectations for Boards of Directors of banks and holding companies. The proposed guidance would attempt to clarify the process that Federal Reserve examiners and supervisory staff should follow in communicating supervisory findings to an institution’s board and...

3 Multidisciplinary Lessons Learned GRC leaders shouldn't expect to find an off-the-shelf GRC solution that truly meets their needs. Instead, they should focus on adopting a balanced, iterative approach, likely one involving a variety of technology schemes that include practical, best-practice steps to encourage multiple assurance stakeholders to recognize their shared goals and frameworks while also supporting the unique needs of each group....

Corporate Governance and M&A in the Age of the Activist Activist campaigns and predictions are dominating the headlines this year as shareholders are calling for changes at companies across the globe. With this constant flow of shareholder activity, governance has climbed up the priority list for corporate boards — particularly when it comes to preparing and executing M&A deals. Boards...

Control or be Controlled: 5 Problem Areas for Boards Compliance is evolving, and board members may now be unsure of their related responsibilities. Board members are more and more reliant on the data obtained from information systems to make their decisions. How can they use this information, and what are the traps they need to avoid? The role of the...

How Involved is Your Board? It’s long been said that an effective compliance program can’t exist without a strong culture of ethics and compliance. Also critical is tone from the top, without which there’s no clear directive for the organization and employees on the importance of compliance. The board of directors plays a critical role in setting the right tone....

Emerging technologies are transforming companies. What should your board know about them? Companies are looking at the next generation of digital technologies as a way to get ahead. They’re changing their strategic plans and making investments – and boards need to weigh in. To do so, directors should understand which technologies are most relevant to their company and build their...

Board composition is one of the top issues for investors in 2017, and while some industries have made strides in diversifying their boardrooms, other industries are lagging behind, according to a new report from PwC’s Governance Insights Center.

As most public companies approach the start of Proxy Season 2017, investor voting policies and the hottest trends in corporate governance are important issues companies will face at their annual meetings. Equally important are the practical considerations for how to navigate the proxy advisors, engage with investors, react to activists, and position boards for successful voting outcomes.

8 Helpful Tips Issuers Should Know The SEC’s new rule amendment requiring issuers who present exhibits in numerous regulatory forms to begin providing active hyperlinks is drumming up plenty of questions. The confusion is particularly acute because larger issuers are required to begin adhering to the SEC’s new hyperlinking rule Sept. 1, 2017. John Truzzolino, Director, Corporate Governance Services for the...

Digital transformation is among the top priorities for boards of directors in 2017, as boards are trying to become tech savvy. In the digital age, apps are ubiquitous, and knowledge about digital transformation is crucial. Tobias Häckermann outlines some of the most essential digital concepts boards should be well-acquainted with.

Diligent, a leading expert in corporate compliance and board governance, has recently released a report examining boardroom communications and the dangers posed by a glaring gap in directors’ digital diligence and their understanding of cybersecurity. Without an understanding of just how dangerous their online communications practices can be, the risk will persist.