Tag Archives: Say-on-Pay

Proxy Resolutions, Shareholder Engagement, and Buggy Whips

Posted on 28 February 2011 by Marcy Murninghan

Part One of Two Parts The TakeAway: Proxy resolutions continue to influence corporate behavior on social policy and corporate governance, but proponents need to explore additional forms of engagement, including social media and other digital means. It’s the day after … Continue reading →

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Say-on-Pay: A Bird’s Eye View

Posted on 20 October 2010 by Marcy Murninghan

The TakeAway: New SEC rules on executive compensation advisory votes take steps toward broader board-shareholder engagement. On Monday afternoon, the SEC proposed rules for Say-on-Pay (shareholder advisory votes on executive compensation) and golden parachutes (big payouts to executives dismissed after … Continue reading →

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Fat Cats & Pink Slips: The Link Between CEO Pay and Layoffs

Posted on 2 September 2010 by Marcy Murninghan

The TakeAway: CEO pay rises highest at firms that lead in layoffs, says a new report – a bitter pill to swallow in hard times. During this recession, there’s nothing like excessive CEO pay to get the blood boiling – … Continue reading →

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SEC Rulemaking: Transparency Is Not Enough

Posted on 29 July 2010 by Marcy Murninghan

Part Two of Two Parts The TakeAway: Dodd-Frank Provision Reduces SEC Accountability, While Digital Tools Can Transform Transparency into Action Yesterday, as we were writing optimistically about the new SEC transparency and outreach initiatives, a showdown was brewing. The issue: … Continue reading →

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We the People, or Corporate Lobbyists: Whose Interests Will the SEC Serve?

Posted on 28 July 2010 by Marcy Murninghan

Part One of Two Parts The TakeAway: SEC Opens  Door Further to Public Engagement as Ex-Regulator Lobbyists Rush In Two developments late yesterday demonstrate the high stakes involved when it comes to money and power, and vividly illustrate the imbalance … Continue reading →

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Rules of the Road: Fixing Corporate Governance, and What It Means To You

Posted on 23 July 2010 by Marcy Murninghan

The past half-year or so has seen a host of corporate governance reforms in the US, which dramatically change the context of corporate power and accountability.  In December 2009, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) set the ball rolling by … Continue reading →

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Good Governance: A Perfect Storm

Posted on 22 July 2010 by Marcy Murninghan

Part Three of Three Parts President Obama signed the Dodd-Frank Act into law yesterday, capping an extraordinary period of financial and governance reform, stimulated by the collapse of Lehman Brothers 22 months ago.  You could call it “the end of … Continue reading →

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