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punishes goenka: twists and turns in the Sony-ZEE Merger saga; Invesco remains firm on the…
Invesco, the world's largest investor (ZEE), reiterated its call for an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) to discuss the ouster of three directors and the inclusion of six independent board members, signaling that the fight for control…
Does climate change have an impact on D&O responsibility? – Company / Commercial law
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For the most part, the proliferation of climate change litigation in the United States has primarily focused on legal persons. Recently, however, lawsuits have been…
Cross Country Healthcare Corporate Social Responsibility Report Highlights Support for Nation in…
BOCA RATON, Florida, September 23, 2021- (BUSINESS WIRE) -Cross Country Healthcare, Inc., a leading provider of consulting and workforce solutions including staffing, permanent placement and other consulting services for healthcare clients…
Pandemic sparks shift in in-demand skills of board members
The Covid-19 pandemic has triggered a shift in in-demand skills for board members, according to a new study.
According to the Director…
Zee-Sony merger: all eyes are now on Zee Entertainment shareholders
With Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd announcing the merger of Zee and Sony Pictures Networks India, the role of the first shareholders has become very important. All eyes will now be on when Zee will convene an Extraordinary General…
Adams and Reese add three partners to the New Orleans office,
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, September 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Adams and Reese LLP is pleased to announce that Ricardo "Richard" Aguilar has joined the firm's financial services practice as a partner in the Nova Scotia office. Orleans.…
Proposed Ladder-Based Governance Frameworks for NBFCs – Commentary
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Non-bank financial corporations (NBFCs) have grown rapidly and are increasingly interconnected with capital markets and other components of the financial system.…
Sustainable Orillia offers free and informative webinars next week
"The webinars will provide practical and stimulating information and give the opportunity to answer your questions by experts," says the manager.
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WeissLaw LLP is investigating Great Western Bancorp, Inc.
NEW YORK, September 17, 2021 / PRNewswire / - WeissLaw LLP Investigates Possible Breaches of Fiduciary Duty and Other Violations of Law by the Board of Directors of Great Western Bancorp, Inc. (âGreat…
Evergrande and the illusion of investing in China
Xi Jinping's crackdown on fintech, real estate, and education technology, with healthcare slated to come next, has left investors struggling to…
Redefining the corporate governance of the red line – Nana Otuo Siribour II
Nana Otuo Siribour II, President of the Council of State, called for the redefinition of corporate governance, with a practice that goes beyond adhering to the new ethics, integrity, honesty and transparency.!-->!-->…
Lazard says emerging market debt is too big to ignore
Ms Simon has been investing in space for the past 20 years, in which she has watched Argentina repeatedly default on debt, the Turkish lira plunge, the governments of El Salvador and Mali overthrown, ratings Sri Lanka's debt reduced to CCC…
MOBIUS INVESTMENT TRUST: The emerging markets fund up 49%
MOBIUS INVESTMENT TRUST: The emerging markets fund up 49%By Jeff Prestridge For The Mail on Sunday Posted: 5:31 p.m. EDT, September 11, 2021 | Update: 5:31 p.m. EDT, September 11, 2021
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Zee: IiAS asks shareholders to vote against renewal of directors
The proxy advisory firm Institutional Investor Advisory Service (IiAS) has raised concerns with Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd, backed by Subhash Chandra, regarding corporate governance. IiAS advised shareholders to vote against the…
Coinsilium Group Ltd appoints Wayne Almeida as Gibraltar cryptocurrency and blockchain expert
In her current role, Almeida provides advice and guidance to boards of directors, advising them on a wide range of issues, with a particular focus on corporate governance and regulation.
(,) appointed Wayne Almeida, blockchain and…
Inside Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin-powered Return
Michael Saylor is no stranger to the limelight. The CEO of MicroStrategy is perhaps best known for losing $ 6 billion in a single day at the height of the dot-com bubble, when the software company he…
Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP: Securities fraud class action lawsuit filed against Cassava…
RADNOR, Pa .-- (COMMERCIAL THREAD) - Law firm Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas…
Latest coronavirus: Australian businesses alarmed by reopening of doubts as cases rise
One in five US states said record of hospitalizations linked to Covid-19 in August. At the end of August, the number of patients hospitalized in the United States with coronavirus exceeded 100,000 for the first time since January.…
Directors’ governance plan gets green light from central bank
BY MTHANDAZO NYONI
ZIMBABWE's central bank has agreed with the Zimbabwe Institute of Directors (IoDZ) to establish an industry-specific corporate governance code.
In a letter to IoDZ President Mike Eric Juru, RBZ Governor John…
Few women climb the ranks of Japanese business. Is change finally coming?
During Barack Obama's presidential election in 2008, she was impressed by youth political activism, which is relatively rare in Japan. She decided to go home and work to improve conditions for women.In 2011, at the age of 36, she became…
GLOBESTAR THERAPEUTICS: MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL POSITION AND RESULTS OF…
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GlobeStar Therapeutics Corporation (the "Company") was incorporated on April 29, 2016. The end of the Company's financial year is September 30. At October 4, 2019, the Company has filed articles of continuance with the…
Firefinch Ltd improves financial and corporate skills of board of directors with new appointments
Tom Plant has been appointed CFO while Nathan Bartrop is the new Secretary General.
() enhanced the financial and corporate skills of its Board of Directors by appointing Tom Plant as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Nathan Bartrop…
Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP announces deadline for Rocket Companies, Inc. securities…
RADNOR, Pa., Aug. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Law firm Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP reminds investors that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed in United States District Court for the Eastern District of…
paytm: Companies must disclose cash that they cannot use for their own purposes. But many…
Concept by Muhabit ul haqSynopsisRestricted cash and cash equivalents are not freely available for use by businesses. It refers to money held for specific purposes and therefore is not available to the entity for investment or its general…
Analysis: Almost forever? Transition to online AGMs accelerates despite concerns
Forty percent of European virtual AGMs so far in 2021Seventy FTSE 350 companies sought to change AGM rulesIAG and Deutsche Wohnen among those to face AGM mini-rebellionLONDON, Aug. 9 (Reuters) - A massive shift by businesses in Europe to…
Fraternization in the Workplace: Practical Guidance for Nonprofit Boards
Recent headlines regarding Bill Gates' romantic overtures to women employed by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation are an important reminder that nonprofit boards are not immune to the risks posed by employee fraternization. In fact,…
UPDATE 1-U.S. Markets Regulator Endorses Nasdaq Proposal to Require Board Diversity
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By Jessica DiNapoli
NEW YORK, Aug.6 (Reuters) - The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has approved a proposal by stock exchange operator Nasdaq Inc that…
CLPS Incorporation Announces President’s Letter to Company Shareholders
HONG KONG, August 6, 2021 / PRNewswire / - CLPS Incorporation (Nasdaq: CLPS) (âCLPSâ or âthe Companyâ), today issued a letter to shareholders from the Chairman of…
After a “remarkable” proxy season: what to remember from the ESG Integration Forum – Summer…
After what has turned out to be a gripping proxy season with several surprises, the investor relations and corporate governance communities gathered at the ESG Integration Forum - Summer 2021 last month to discuss their takeaways and best…
Briefroom Brief: Week starting August 2, 2021
This is a service specifically targeted to the needs of busy non-executive directors. Our goal is to give you an overview of the things that matter to NEDs over the coming week, all in two minutes or less.
In this edition, we take a…
Stop Eliminating Membership – From Institute of Directors to Presidents
The Institute of Directors of Ghana has expressed concern over the culture in which some board members who care about their institutions are marginalized by board chairs and their cohorts at the expense of the institution. This practice,…
Pandemic Changes to Temporary-Only Short-Term Incentive Plans
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona., July 21, 2021 / PRNewswire / - Changes in Short-Term Incentives (STIs) induced by the pandemic / global economy are largely temporary, and some organizations cite pandemic as the reason for the change in Long-Term…
Volaris announces the replacement of its statutory auditor
CITY OF MEXICO, July 20, 2021 / PRNewswire / - Controladora Vuela CompañÃa de Aviación, SAB de CV (âVolarisâ or the…
During the pandemic, B Corps stepped up, Big Time
Many companies around the world use business as a vehicle for good. In particular, Certified B Corps meet rigorous criteria in terms of social and environmental standards. Each year, B Lab honors the top performing B Corps across the…
Simón Bolívar Foundation Releases Annual Report 2020 Highlighting Efforts to Support Venezuelans and…
HOUSTON, July 19, 2021 / PRNewswire / - The Simón BolÃvar Foundation, a private,…
FirstFT: OPEC and its allies reach agreement to increase oil production
Hello. This article is an on-site version of our FirstFT newsletter. Subscribe to our Asia, Europe / Africa or Americas edition to receive it directly to your inbox every morning of the weekDid you follow the news well…
Tokyo Stock Exchange chief defends Japan’s progress in corporate governance
Tokyo Stock Exchange chairman defended Japan's progress on corporate governance following a high-profile scandal at Toshiba, dismissing accusations that the market overhaul scheduled for next year has been largely watered…
Local SDG Action and Reporting Gain Visibility at HLPF | News | SDG Knowledge Center
The United Nations High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) held a session dedicated to the role of cities and local authorities in the implementation of the SDGs, as part of its official agenda during the 2021…
Midwestern investors make strides in diversity on board
The Midwest Investors Diversity Initiative has had a successful corporate proxy season to increase diversity on Midwestern boards, she said Wednesday.
The alliance of 16 pension fund members and other institutional investors with a total…
Janet Yellen calls for Ireland to join the global tax deal.
The United States is hoping Ireland will drop its resistance to joining the global tax deal it is negotiating, as Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen argued this week to her Irish counterpart that it was in its economic interest to join the…
Outside view: the perspective of an independent director
At this time of year, publicly traded companies (PLCs) typically hold their annual meetings of shareholders and elect their boards of directors, including independent directors. I was fortunate to have been re-elected independent…
Welcome to the era of asset manager capitalism
This accelerated concentration coincides with the unprecedented increase in fully diversified âuniversalâ portfolios, in which managers are invested in assets from all geographies, sectors and asset…
India, UK determined to deepen financial services cooperation ahead of FTA negotiations
NEW DELHI: India and the United Kingdom (UK) agreed to deepen financial services cooperation between the two countries during the latest India-UK Financial Markets Dialogue Round which took place is held practically…
SEC Revokes Credit Company’s License Regarding Debt Collection Practices
THE SECURITIES and Exchange Commission (SEC) revoked the Certificate of Authority held by Familyhan Credit Corp. which allowed it to operate as a loan company after a finding of unfair debt collection practices.…
Demand for alternatives puts pressure on asset managers: State Street
The alternative investment landscape is changing, with growing interest in digital assets and impact investing, alternative asset managers must turn to technology to meet the growing needs of institutional investors, according…
Elon Musk set to pay billions if he loses lawsuit over Tesla’s SolarCity deal
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is scheduled to appear in Delaware court on July 12 to defend the company's acquisition of SolarCity in 2016.
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Five years ago, Elon Musk spoke to investors about the…
Why ESG deserves a place in your retirement portfolio
By Brian Walsh Jr., CFP®We have seen a growing demand for environmental, social and governance (ESG) and socially responsible investment (SRI) solutions across the world in recent years. In fact, investments in U.S. ESG funds!-->…
AREV expands its activities in Rochester New York by creating a 100% American subsidiary, AREV Life…
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 6, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - AREV NANOTEC BRANDS INC. (CSE: AREV) (OTC: AREVF) (âAREVâ or the âCompanyâ) is pleased to announce that…
China steps up fight against big tech
Beijing's latest blows in the technological cold warTensions are growing between China and tech companies inside and outside its borders.China is cracking down on domestic tech giants with ties to the United States. Beijing officials on…
Former Adtalem Legal Chief Chaka Patterson Joins Alston & Bird
Adtalem World Education Inc.Former general counsel for Chaka Patterson has landed a new role as a partner at Alston & Bird.Patterson, which officially began on Tuesday, is joining the firm's litigation practice group in its San…
Suning’s share price rises as investors remain confident in the company’s outlook
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A consortium of 10 investors, including the state-backed equity investment company of Jiangsu as well as local technology and home appliance companies, will…
Bank of Italy’s Visco optimistic on growth, warns of crises for small banks
ROME (Reuters) - Italy's economic growth is strengthening and will remain strong over the next two years, but several of its smaller banks could face crises in the coming months, the bank's chief said on Tuesday central part of the…