Corporate governance - Vigil

The central bank reiterated its guidance that rates would remain unchanged until at least the second half of 2022

A new survey of “liveability” in 140 cities by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), gives mathematical weight to such a claim. For the first time, Auckland leads the EIU’s ranking, thanks largely to the city’s early containment of the pandemic and to its subsequent ability to lift restrictions on mobility.

Only 34 percent of directors “fully comprehend their companies’ strategies. Only 22 percent are “completely aware of how their firms created value. Only 16 percent have “a strong understanding of the dynamics of their firms’ industries.

Designation allows bitcoin, which has struggled as a method of payment because of its high volatility, to be used to pay taxes and obligates business to accept it

Amid the agonies of a second pandemic year, the recovery gathers further momentum; business leaders and policy makers ponder rising inflation.

The European Union’s chief Brexit negotiator says the bloc is ready to act “firmly and resolutely” if the U.K. fails to honour its commitments under the divorce deal that was supposed to keep trade flowing after Britain left the EU.

In the past week, Air Canada’s management bonuses got called scandalous, outrageous and worse – so much so that airline threw up its hands and, with a non-apology, said its top executives would give theirs back. The thinking behind the bonuses, however, remains just business as usual in corporate Canada, where companies always find a way for the people at the top to get paid.

Ontario will start its economic reopening a few days ahead of schedule on Friday, loosening restrictions on outdoor activities and businesses.

A surge in mortgage borrowing is pushing consumer debt loads higher in Canada despite falling credit card use, as households plow more money into their homes while spending less on everything else.

Bank projects fastest economic rebound in 80 years, but uneven vaccine distribution is hurting low-income countries

Available jobs in the U.S. climbed further above pre-pandemic levels last month, a sign of continued strong demand for workers—with leisure and hospitality sectors showing the most growth in openings.

Speaking at The Wall Street Journal’s CFO Network event, Gary Gensler says he wants to revise the rules to reduce the risk of improper insider trading

Simply tightening procedural rules for boards is barking up the wrong tree: the ‘social system that a board actually is’ needs to be addressed

The energy giant’s stunning loss was the work of a tiny hedge fund that believes investing for social good is also good for the bottom line.

Rolls-Royce has named Anita Frew as its next chair, making her the first woman to be appointed to that role in the 115-year history of the British aero-engine group.

Proceeds will be used to “further accelerate the company’s global growth strategy."

Organizations and boards are gearing up for new policy making and regulation changes as Gary Gensler steps into his role as Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Companies can use this time as an opportunity to get ahead of expected policy changes around environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues and prepare for potential new regulations before they are implemented.

Ottawa is looking at taking a phased approach to welcoming back international visitors as COVID-19 restrictions loosen — but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the focus now is on avoiding a fourth wave.

Pembina Pipeline Corp said on Tuesday it would buy a 50 per cent stake in Canada’s proposed Cedar LNG Project to develop the floating liquefied natural gas facility in British Columbia in partnership with indigenous group, The Haisla Nation.

Two senior investment bankers unexpectedly left TD Securities Inc. on May 31 amid concerns about stress and workload on the team they led, sources told The Globe and Mail.

The sale marks the latest in a string of deals among Canadian energy companies over the past year as they reel from the downturn triggered by the pandemic

The year 2021 is shaping up to set records for diversity proposals at U.S. companies’ annual meetings.

Rewriting the rules on how major companies are taxed could have broad repercussions—depending on how the details play out

In a brief securities filing on Monday, Tesla thanked Jerome Guillen for his many contributions to the company. No reason was given for his departure, and Mr. Guillen didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.