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Big Oil: Running on Fumes?

Big Oil: Running on Fumes?

Big Oil: Running on Fumes?

Since the first well was drilled, Big Oil has been able to draw from a deep well of political and economic clout. Lately, however, some of the sector’s biggest players have received signals that their reservoir of power isn’t infinite. Take...

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SEC Hands Proxy Advisory Firms a Big Win

SEC Hands Proxy Advisory Firms a Big Win

SEC Hands Proxy Advisory Firms a Big Win

If you asked the boards of directors of public companies what they have against proxy advisory firms, they might come back with a question of their own: How much time do you have? Their complaints about proxy advisory firms, which make reco...

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SEC Guidance Prompts SPAC Restatements

SEC Guidance Prompts SPAC Restatements

SEC Guidance Prompts SPAC Restatements

A few months ago, we told you about the mounting speculation that the Securities and Exchange Commission would take a more active role in regulating SPACs. In the meantime, the agency issued guidance indicating that SPACs may need to file a...

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Robinhood Shakes Up IPOs

Robinhood Shakes Up IPOs

Robinhood Shakes Up IPOs

The Robin Hood of English legend became a heroic outlaw by stealing from the rich to give to the poor. The Robinhood in the headlines today claims to give everyday investors access to a financial system that favors the wealthy. Facing charg...

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Coming Soon: Integrated Reporting

Coming Soon: Integrated Reporting

Coming Soon: Integrated Reporting

Readers of this blog understand the importance of ESG matters for corporations around the world. Investors, employees, customers and others want to know how issues such as climate risk and workplace diversity affect the decisions companies...

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