The SEC voted unanimously in favor of putting out a rule that would require all public companies to disclose more about executive compensation and corporate governance that might affect their risk management.
Tuesday 19 May 2009 | Emilios Avgouleas, International Financial Law Professor, University of Manchester | 0 comments
There is a clear need to devise strategies that make disclosure work under actual market conditions, and this has a great role to play in capital markets regulation. However, the effectiveness of the traditional disclosure paradigm must be re-examined.
Tuesday 19 May 2009 | Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises | 0 comments
The rating agencies must face tougher disclosure and transparency requirements. The financial crisis has illustrated the danger flawed methodologies pose to the system. Congress proposed establishing an office dedicated to the regulation of rating agencies within the Securities and Exchange Commission, oversight aimed intently on surveillance of outstanding ratings.
Thursday 23 April 2009 19:46 | Rudi DeCeuster, Senior Director, Business Wire | 0 comments
While some corporate executives complain about the burden and cost of disclosing regulatory information, it is clear that more, not less, timely information should be made available -- and to all market participants not just to the inner crowd.
Saturday 11 April 2009 | John A. Buchman, E*TRADE Bank | 0 comments
Corporate boards are just now getting the message that it's not business as usual when it comes to paying top officers. Still, many companies have yet to grasp the significance of the issue and oppose reforms like “say on pay.” If companies fail to act, the end result could be costly.
Wednesday 01 April 2009 19:21 | Cathy Baron Tamraz, President & CEO, Business Wire | 0 comments
Regulators should consider using the time-honored news release to start a conversation among journalists, investors, analysts and regulators in an open, transparent manner.
