Corporate governance news

Here are some recent corporate governance news articles and updates:

1. Board Diversity and Inclusion

• A new study by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) finds that companies with more diverse boards tend to have better financial performance. (Source: NACD)
• A group of investors is pushing companies to increase board diversity, citing research that shows diverse boards lead to better decision-making. (Source: Bloomberg)

2. Executive Compensation

• A new report by the Corporate Library finds that CEO pay has increased significantly over the past decade, with the average CEO earning 281 times more than the average worker. (Source: Corporate Library)
• A group of investors is pushing companies to tie executive compensation to long-term performance metrics, rather than just short-term profits. (Source: Reuters)

3. Shareholder Activism

• A new report by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation finds that shareholder activism has increased significantly over the past decade, with activists targeting companies in a wide range of industries. (Source: Harvard Law School)
• A group of investors is pushing companies to adopt more sustainable practices, citing concerns about climate change and environmental degradation. (Source: The Guardian)

4. Corporate Culture and Ethics

• A new report by the Society for Corporate Governance finds that companies with strong corporate cultures tend to have better financial performance and fewer scandals. (Source: Society for Corporate Governance)
• A group of investors is pushing companies to adopt more robust ethics and compliance programs, citing concerns about corporate misconduct. (Source: Forbes)

5. Proxy Voting

• A new report by the Council of Institutional Investors finds that proxy voting has become a more important tool for investors seeking to influence corporate governance practices. (Source: Council of Institutional Investors)
• A group of investors is pushing companies to adopt more transparent proxy voting practices, citing concerns about secrecy and lack of accountability. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)

6. ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Investing

• A new report by the United Nations Environment Programme finds that ESG investing is becoming increasingly popular, with investors seeking to align their investments with their values. (Source: United Nations Environment Programme)
• A group of investors is pushing companies to adopt more sustainable practices, citing concerns about climate change and environmental degradation. (Source: The Financial Times)

7. Corporate Governance Reform

• A new report by the Brookings Institution finds that corporate governance reform is needed to address concerns about corporate accountability and transparency. (Source: Brookings Institution)
• A group of investors is pushing for reforms to the corporate governance system, citing concerns about the influence of special interests and the lack of accountability. (Source: The New York Times)

These are just a few examples of recent corporate governance news articles and updates.