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Governance teams need to ‘be a journalist and ask the questions’ to get the best from boards
5+ hour, 34+ min ago (203+ words) On the latest episode of the Governance Matters podcast, senior reporter Natalie Bannerman speaks to Davina Stanley, founder of Clarity First Program, a professional development initiative designed to help executives, managers and their teams. It enables them to refine complex…...
Delaware stablecoin framework ‘accelerating the timeline’ on growing governance expectations
2+ day, 5+ min ago (178+ words) Delaware lawmakers have introduced a proposed stablecoin licensing framework, a move that is drawing close attention from boards and governance professionals assessing regulatory risk and digital asset strategy. Industry participants say the proposed framework known as, the Delaware Payment Stablecoin…...
The week in GRC: SEC sued over 14a-8 changes as BP climate investors set deadline for shareholder resolution
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (545+ words) " Two related lawsuits have been filed against SEC, challenging recent policy shifts that critics say weaken shareholder rights and corporate accountability. Plaintiffs argue this retreat enables corporations to block proposals, often tied to ESG issues, without independent scrutiny, undermining what…...
Atkins to review SEC’s ESG disclosure rules with new lens on materiality
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (281+ words) Last month, SEC chairman Paul Atkins delivered testimony before the US House Financial Services Committee, where he confirmed plans to review and potentially revise rules adopted under the previous administration, including those tied to ESG disclosure requirements. Atkins " who returned…...
People moves: Allen Lo leaves Meta and joins Madison Square Garden Entertainment
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (529+ words) Madison Square Garden Entertainment and Sphere Entertainment have announced that Allen Lo has been named EVP, chief legal officer for both companies. With more than 30 years of legal experience, Lo joins the company from Meta where he served as VP,…...
AI oversight tops Glass Lewis 2026 proxy season predictions as pressures mount
1+ week, 2+ day ago (707+ words) AI oversight tops Glass Lewis 2026 proxy season predictions as pressures mount| Governance Intelligence AI oversight tops Glass Lewis 2026 proxy season predictions as pressures mount Thirteen state bills could threaten proxy advisor independence, warns Glass Lewis Board oversight of AI is…...
DOJ unveils nationwide policy to boost corporate self-reporting
1+ week, 2+ day ago (703+ words) The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has introduced its first department-wide Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy, marking a significant change in how federal prosecutors approach corporate crime. Announced on March 10, the policy applies to most DOJ criminal divisions and…...
The week in GRC: SEC outlines crypto oversight rules and draws up voluntary quarterly reporting proposal
1+ week, 6+ day ago (728+ words) This week's governance, compliance and risk-management stories from around the web " US regulators have taken a major step toward clarifying cryptocurrency oversight, as SEC chairman Paul Atkins outlined a new framework to define when digital assets fall under securities laws....
Thirteen state bills could threaten proxy advisor independence, warns Glass Lewis
2+ week, 1+ day ago (212+ words) Glass Lewis has warned that a wave of state-level legislation targeting proxy advisory firms could reshape the sector and potentially limit the ability of investors to access independent governance advice. In a statement, the firm said that 13 US states are…...
Inside the new era of governance: Lessons from the 2025 awards
2+ week, 22+ hour ago (234+ words) Inside the new era of governance: Lessons from the 2025 awards| Governance Intelligence Inside the new era of governance: Lessons from the 2025 awards The 2025 Corporate Governance Awards showcase a governance landscape undergoing rapid and transformative change. Last year's submissions reveal a…...