Agenda

Anticipating regulations that would mimic the caps mandated under the government’s bank rescue plan, comp committees are pressing their consultants and lawyers on how best to prepare.

Agenda speaks with former Congressman Michael Oxley about Sarbanes-Oxley’s relevance in the wake of the collapse of the capital markets.

Comp consultants are being challenged to find ways that their corporate clients can cap or reduce compensation while retaining valued senior executives.

When reviewing strategic plans with management, boards should asks questions that contribute to strategy and not just conduct operational reviews, says Don Rice, president and CEO, Agensys and director of Chevron, Vulcan Materials and Wells Fargo. Read Transcript

In an era of heightened regulation, boards need to be careful not to become a “compliance board” which may negatively impact the behavior of management, says Don Rice, president and CEO, Agensys and director of Chevron, Vulcan Materials and Wells Fargo. Read Transcript

Boards with Democratic connections could get a boost in their companies’ share prices following Barack Obama’s victory in last week’s presidential election, a new academic paper suggests.

The Department of Labor has released updated guidance on proxy voting that requires plan fiduciaries to dismiss all factors other than those relating to returns.

Companies aren't increasing investment in enterprise risk management even though they're focusing on it more.