November 09, 2011
Risk, strategy, leadership, growth—all complex, interlocking issues for boards. Corporate Board Member’s 9th annual director survey offers perspective on the leading trends and issues that comprise the governance picture today.
September 29, 2011
Given the close attention being paid to corporate accountability as a result of the economic meltdown and subsequent bailout, some governance observers predict we may see a greater effort to hold directors personally liable for serious violations or neglect of duties.
September 16, 2011
A new report reveals that activist groups are exploiting the shareholder proposal process to exert influence over corporate management and to pursue policy goals in an end-run around the legislative process.
September 13, 2011
Perhaps not surprisingly, 94% of directors and an equal percentage of general counsel surveyed agree that the whistleblower provision needs to be reevaluated.
July 28, 2011
A new global survey underscores the link between corporate culture and the bottom line.
June 09, 2011
A look at the history of outside director compensation, and a case for why outside director compensation may be on the rise.
May 26, 2011
Several years ago, pay levels for Chief Financial Officers were increasing at a faster rate than other C-suite executives, including the Chief Executive Officer. This more dramatic increase was partially explained by the evolving role of the CFO, but is the trend continuing?
May 10, 2011
Highlighted results from the 2011 Corporate Board Member/FTI Consulting survey show what board members and general counsel think about the latest regulatory and legal issues.
March 16, 2011
Two-thirds of major companies surveyed by Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC indicate annual bonuses to executives for 2010 performance will pay out at or above target levels.
March 14, 2011
The top issues facing global markets are derivatives, financial reporting, and market fraud, according to a recent survey of CFA Insitute members.