There has been considerable discussion regarding legislation pending in the United States concerning the right for shareholders in US listed companies to have a non-binding vote on executive…
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As Lehman Brothers files for Chapter 11, we examine the Board of Directors.
Lehman Brothers - Corporate Objective and Mission of the Board of Directors “The Board of Directors…
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In an article published in the Financial Times, Eric Knight , Chief Executive of the activist investor group, Knight Vinke Asset Management, has called for greater transparency in the banking…
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Shareholders expressed their strong views regarding HSBC’s acquisition and management of the now named HFC, its US consumer finance operation. They were also critical of the senior executives’ current…
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- Rights Issue
- Dividend Cut/Scrip Dividend
- Write-downs
- Executive Compensation
- “The Final Straw”
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Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) shareholders have approved the bank's request for an extra £12bn in capital. RBS hopes the money raised by selling…
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After six months of financial services companies recording massive losses in the sub-prime markets and enormous falls in the value of their shares, owners (shareholders) must take a stand with…
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Under proposals put forward by activist shareholders, Deutsche Bank faces calls to spin off its investment banking activities within two years and pull back from the US. The two proposals…
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Although Mr Marchionne, the senior non-executive director of UBS AG has agreed to meet Luqant Olivant prior to the UBS AGM on 23 April, Mr Olivant has requested public confirmation prior…
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In the press release announcing the proposed appointment of its new Chairman (1 April 2008), the UBS Board stated that it is now thoroughly…
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