SEC

The 2010s in review: Change in the rules of engagement

Dec 03, 2019

This is the first in a series of columns to be published over the rest of the year, looking back at changes to IR during the 2010s...Read more

Regulation

SEC proposal highlights differences on shareholder proposals

Nov 08, 2019

Ben Maiden

SEC proposal highlights differences on shareholder proposals

The SEC on Tuesday voted to propose amendments to Rule 14a-8 , which governs the process for determining which shareholder proposals...Read more

Regulation

CalPERS raises materiality concerns over SEC disclosure reforms

Oct 30, 2019

Ben Maiden

CalPERS raises materiality concerns over SEC disclosure reforms

CalPERS is concerned about how companies would treat materiality in their regulatory disclosures under SEC plans to modernize...Read more

Regulation

CII ramps up pursuit of dual-class sunsets

Oct 17, 2019

Ben Maiden

CII ramps up pursuit of dual-class sunsets

The Council of Institutional Investors (CII) has asked the SEC to seek authority enabling the commission to, in effect, require...Read more

Regulation

Senators introduce bill to extend whistleblower protection

Sep 25, 2019

Ben Maiden

Senators introduce bill to extend whistleblower protection

A bipartisan group of senators this week introduced a bill designed to expand the scope of protection for whistleblowers who bring to...Read more

Regulation

Groups reject revised 14a-8 no-action approach

Sep 24, 2019

Ben Maiden

Groups reject revised 14a-8 no-action approach

Groups including Ceres and the Council of Institutional Investors have called for the SEC’s division of corporation finance to drop...Read more

Regulation

SEC staff’s 14a-8 no-action announcement sparks questions and concerns

Sep 13, 2019

Ben Maiden

SEC staff’s 14a-8 no-action announcement sparks questions and concerns

The SEC’s division of corporation finance has caused a splash ahead of the 2020 proxy season by announcing a revised approach to...Read more

Regulation

SEC clarifies firmer regime for proxy advisory firms

Aug 27, 2019

Andrew Holt

SEC clarifies firmer regime for proxy advisory firms

In what has proven to be a divided decision, the SEC has clarified its approach to proxy advisory firms involving greater oversight of...Read more

Reporting

SEC disclosure proposal sharpens human capital focus

Aug 15, 2019

Ben Maiden

SEC disclosure proposal sharpens human capital focus

The inclusion of human capital matters in regulatory plans to revamp corporate disclosures is likely to attract attention and require...Read more

Regulation

Mifid II

Coming to America: US instigates major study into Mifid II

Aug 09, 2019

Andrew Holt

Coming to America: US instigates major study into Mifid II

In the latest impact of Mifid II coming to America, a major investigation concentrating on research for small issuers has been...Read more

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The 2010s in review: Change in the rules of engagement

SEC proposal highlights differences on shareholder proposals

CalPERS raises materiality concerns over SEC disclosure reforms

CII ramps up pursuit of dual-class sunsets

Senators introduce bill to extend whistleblower protection

Groups reject revised 14a-8 no-action approach

SEC staff’s 14a-8 no-action announcement sparks questions and concerns

SEC clarifies firmer regime for proxy advisory firms

SEC disclosure proposal sharpens human capital focus

Coming to America: US instigates major study into Mifid II

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