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Author Archives: Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation
Spencer Stuart S&P MidCap 400 Board Report
Spencer Stuart’s inaugural survey of S&P MidCap 400 companies finds significant differences between mid- and large-cap boards. Not only are mid-cap boards generally smaller in size, younger and less diverse than larger S&P 500 companies, the profiles of directors joining mid-cap boards differ. In some ways, mid-cap boards appear to be casting a wide net […]
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Posted in Boards of Directors, ESG, Practitioner Publications
Tagged Board composition, Board independence, Board turnover, Boards of Directors, Diversity, ESG, Surveys
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Weekly Roundup: February 4-11, 2021
SEC Adopts Revised Investment Adviser Marketing Rule Posted by Jessica Forbes, Stacey Song, and Joanna D. Rosenberg, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP, on Friday, February 5, 2021 Tags: Disclosure, Form ADV, No-action letters, SEC, SEC enforcement, SEC rulemaking, Securities enforcement, Securities regulation, Solicitation Incentive Design Changes in Response to COVID-19: Russell 3000 Posted by Justin Beck and Felipe Rubio, Semler Brossy Consulting Group […]
Click here to read the complete post2021 Proxy Season Preview and Shareholder Voting Trends (2017-2020)
2021 Proxy Season Preview and Shareholder Voting Trends (2017-2020) builds on a comprehensive review of resolutions submitted by investors at Russell 3000 companies to provide insights into the new season of annual general meetings (AGMs). The data and analysis include trends in the number and topics of shareholder proposals, the level of support received by […]
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Posted in Boards of Directors, Corporate Elections & Voting, ESG, Institutional Investors, Practitioner Publications
Tagged Boards of Directors, Climate change, Corporate purpose, Diversity, ESG, Human capital, Political spending, Proxy season, Proxy voting, Shareholder proposals, Shareholder voting, Stakeholders, Sustainability, Virtual meetings
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Responsible Institutional Investing Around the World
The practice of responsible investing, whereby institutional investors incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues into their investment processes, is becoming increasingly important as evidenced by the growth of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) network. Despite the prevalence of PRI signatories in global equity markets (which now manage half of the assets held by […]
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Posted in Academic Research, ESG, Institutional Investors, International Corporate Governance & Regulation
Tagged Environmental disclosure, ESG, Europe, Institutional Investors, International governance, Risk, Stewardship, Sustainability
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Biden Administration Signals Intention To Be Tougher on Corporate Crime
Biden Forecasting the enforcement priorities of the Department of Justice (DOJ) under a new administration is difficult at best. However, the Biden administration is widely expected to be tougher on corporate crime than its predecessor, consistent with the approach of prior Democratic administrations. If that is the case, the DOJ’s policies and priorities over the […]
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Posted in Practitioner Publications, Securities Litigation & Enforcement
Tagged Corporate crime, COVID-19, DOJ, FCPA, Internal control, Joe Biden, Misconduct, Securities enforcement, Whistleblowers
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2021 Proxy Season Preview
As we mark a decade of engaging with investors with this year’s proxy season preview, much has changed in the investor landscape, particularly over the past year of the pandemic. Investors want boards to help companies adapt their strategies for a future in which prioritizing stakeholders and considering environmental and social impacts will be critical […]
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Posted in Boards of Directors, Corporate Elections & Voting, ESG, Institutional Investors, Practitioner Publications
Tagged Board composition, Boards of Directors, Climate change, Diversity, Engagement, ESG, Institutional Investors, Proxy season, Proxy voting, Shareholder proposals, Shareholder voting, Sustainability
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Making “Stakeholder Capitalism” Work: Contributions from Business & Human Rights
For the first time in nearly a half-century, leading business associations, corporations, and the corporate law and governance community are seriously proclaiming that maximizing shareholder value is no longer adequate as the primary let alone sole purpose of the listed corporation—that the corporation must also benefit and be accountable to its workers, suppliers, consumers, and […]
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Posted in Academic Research, Comparative Corporate Governance & Regulation, ESG, International Corporate Governance & Regulation
Tagged Corporate purpose, ESG, Europe, Human rights, International governance, Shareholder primacy, Shareholder value, Stakeholders
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Future-Ready Boards
The competitive landscape in nearly every sector is changing rapidly. You are likely looking for ways to remain relevant and drive your company’s mission while making changes to reflect shifts in society. A future-ready board adds value by augmenting opportunity identification and maintaining its duties to investors and stakeholders. Leadership teams are expected to lead […]
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Tagged Board composition, Board performance, Boards of Directors, Corporate purpose, Director qualifications, Diversity, ESG, Stakeholders
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ESG: The S Is Not for Short
Key Takeaways GameStop is a key example of the risks of short selling. Responsible investors take different approaches to the practice. Some avoid taking part, due to concerns related to values and to market integrity. Some have taken advantage of the tool to further their ESG aims. Increased access for retail investors to sophisticated financial […]
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Posted in Derivatives, ESG, Practitioner Publications, Securities Regulation
Tagged Capital markets, Derivatives, ESG, GameStop, Hedge funds, Market reaction, Retail investors, Short sales, Social media
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