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Private Equity's Rise Challenges Stock Market's Dominance
The global stock market faces a decline in listed companies as private equity firms offer more attractive financing alternatives, particularly for mid-sized and large businesses, prompting regulatory reforms to revitalize public markets.
Private Equity's Rise Challenges Stock Market's Dominance
The global stock market faces a decline in listed companies as private equity firms offer more attractive financing alternatives, particularly for mid-sized and large businesses, prompting regulatory reforms to revitalize public markets.
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44% Bias Score
Increased Executive Dismissals for Code of Conduct Breaches
A surge in CEO and high-level executive dismissals for violating company codes of conduct reflects stricter enforcement, increased reporting, and evolving societal expectations.
Increased Executive Dismissals for Code of Conduct Breaches
A surge in CEO and high-level executive dismissals for violating company codes of conduct reflects stricter enforcement, increased reporting, and evolving societal expectations.
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24% Bias Score
Ben & Jerry's Founders Demand Spin-off from Unilever
Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, founders of Ben & Jerry's, are demanding a spin-off from Unilever, arguing that the parent company has stifled their brand's social activism, despite assurances of independence when the brand was acquired in 2000.
Ben & Jerry's Founders Demand Spin-off from Unilever
Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, founders of Ben & Jerry's, are demanding a spin-off from Unilever, arguing that the parent company has stifled their brand's social activism, despite assurances of independence when the brand was acquired in 2000.
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36% Bias Score
CEO Turnover and the High Cost of Hidden Neglect
Recent high-profile CEO departures, driven by personal issues rather than professional failures, highlight the increased scrutiny and reduced margin for error at the highest leadership levels, where even minor lapses can have significant organizational consequences.
CEO Turnover and the High Cost of Hidden Neglect
Recent high-profile CEO departures, driven by personal issues rather than professional failures, highlight the increased scrutiny and reduced margin for error at the highest leadership levels, where even minor lapses can have significant organizational consequences.
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56% Bias Score
French Shareholders' Rights and Engagement at AGMs
In France, shareholders can propose resolutions at general meetings (AGMs) if they own at least 5% of the capital, or between 0.5% and 5% if capital exceeds €750,000; however, even one share allows participation and speaking, with the civil code mandating debate time, although not specifying a minim...
French Shareholders' Rights and Engagement at AGMs
In France, shareholders can propose resolutions at general meetings (AGMs) if they own at least 5% of the capital, or between 0.5% and 5% if capital exceeds €750,000; however, even one share allows participation and speaking, with the civil code mandating debate time, although not specifying a minim...
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20% Bias Score
Global Market Update: Nestlé CEO Dismissal, Energy Share Sales, and More
Nestlé's CEO was dismissed following a code of conduct breach, impacting share prices; Delek and Eni sold Ithaca Energy shares; Centrica extended nuclear power contracts; Suntory's CEO resigned amid a cannabis investigation; Oxford Nanopore is on track with targets; Tesla's India sales lag; and gold...
Global Market Update: Nestlé CEO Dismissal, Energy Share Sales, and More
Nestlé's CEO was dismissed following a code of conduct breach, impacting share prices; Delek and Eni sold Ithaca Energy shares; Centrica extended nuclear power contracts; Suntory's CEO resigned amid a cannabis investigation; Oxford Nanopore is on track with targets; Tesla's India sales lag; and gold...
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8% Bias Score
Ending Quarterly Reporting: A UK Case Study Shows Limited Impact on Investment
A study of the UK's 2014 move to six-monthly reporting for public firms revealed that less than 10% of companies stopped quarterly reports, with no significant change in investment patterns, and potential negative consequences like reduced analyst coverage.
Ending Quarterly Reporting: A UK Case Study Shows Limited Impact on Investment
A study of the UK's 2014 move to six-monthly reporting for public firms revealed that less than 10% of companies stopped quarterly reports, with no significant change in investment patterns, and potential negative consequences like reduced analyst coverage.
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16% Bias Score
Activist Investor Matt Proud Presses for Change at Three Canadian Companies
Matt Proud, after leaving Dye & Durham, launched campaigns targeting Information Services Corp., Calian Group, and his former company, resulting in strategic reviews and potential sales, showcasing his successful activist investing strategy.
Activist Investor Matt Proud Presses for Change at Three Canadian Companies
Matt Proud, after leaving Dye & Durham, launched campaigns targeting Information Services Corp., Calian Group, and his former company, resulting in strategic reviews and potential sales, showcasing his successful activist investing strategy.
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44% Bias Score
Nestlé CEO Fired for Inappropriate Relationship
Nestlé CEO Laurent Freixe was fired for having an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate, highlighting the increasing importance and stricter enforcement of workplace conduct standards.
Nestlé CEO Fired for Inappropriate Relationship
Nestlé CEO Laurent Freixe was fired for having an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate, highlighting the increasing importance and stricter enforcement of workplace conduct standards.
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56% Bias Score
Increase in Women in Leadership Positions in Dutch Listed Companies
The number of women in leadership positions at Dutch listed companies increased this year, with 37 women appointed to boards, representing 38% of all new appointments, up from 33% last year, according to the annual Female Board Index.
Increase in Women in Leadership Positions in Dutch Listed Companies
The number of women in leadership positions at Dutch listed companies increased this year, with 37 women appointed to boards, representing 38% of all new appointments, up from 33% last year, according to the annual Female Board Index.
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28% Bias Score
Jumbo Strips Frits van Eerd of Control Amid Money Laundering Conviction
Following Frits van Eerd's conviction for money laundering, bribery, and forgery, Jumbo supermarkets has revoked his voting rights as a shareholder, citing a conflict of interest and potential financial harm to the company.
Jumbo Strips Frits van Eerd of Control Amid Money Laundering Conviction
Following Frits van Eerd's conviction for money laundering, bribery, and forgery, Jumbo supermarkets has revoked his voting rights as a shareholder, citing a conflict of interest and potential financial harm to the company.
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28% Bias Score
CEO-Worker Pay Gap Widens by 13%, Exacerbating Inequality
An analysis shows a nearly 13% widening in the pay gap between CEOs and workers at the lowest-paying S&P 500 companies over the past five years, with CEO pay rising more than twice as fast as average worker pay, exacerbating existing gender and racial inequalities.
CEO-Worker Pay Gap Widens by 13%, Exacerbating Inequality
An analysis shows a nearly 13% widening in the pay gap between CEOs and workers at the lowest-paying S&P 500 companies over the past five years, with CEO pay rising more than twice as fast as average worker pay, exacerbating existing gender and racial inequalities.
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56% Bias Score
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