Corporate governance - Vigil

An investment group led by a Dutch firm is taking control of most of the assets of cannabis producer CannTrust Holdings Inc. 
after a long sales process under bankruptcy protection.

The Globe narrowed down 50 ‘Changemakers’ – entrepreneurs, academics and executives – whose dedication, perseverance and enthusiasm might just give us the lift we need to make it through the COVID-19 pandemic

Sarah Nash, the company’s board chairwoman, will serve as interim CEO when Mr. Meslow departs, which is scheduled for May 12, the company said. The retailer, formerly known as L Brands Inc., plans to begin a search for a permanent replacement.

Investors pushed down stocks and lifted the prices of oil, gold and government bonds, after Russian missiles and airstrikes hit Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, and more than a dozen other cities across the country.

The repercussions of the Russian invasion of Ukraine could extend deeply across the American economy, extending ultimately to corporate governance.

Meta Platforms Inc. ramped up its counterattack against TikTok by launching its short-video product Reels for all global Facebook users on Tuesday and introducing many new features for advertisers.

Theresa Payton, founder and CEO of Fortalice Solutions and former CIO of the White House under President George W. Bush, said companies should consider locking accounts after two or three failed login attempts.

The demand for U.S. workers has led some manufacturers, technology firms and other employers to ditch the annual raise and switch to more frequent pay reviews as they compete for talent and keep pace with rising wages.

Cruise finance chief Bill Nash said he is learning from other ride-hailing companies as he works to finalize the cost structure of his company’s robotaxi venture.

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The couple at the helm of one of Canada’s most heavily financed startups, Clear Finance Technology Corp., publicly acknowledged their romantic split Tuesday as they announced they are assuming new roles with the company.

Agnico Eagle Gold Mines Ltd. is cutting ties with chief executive officer Tony Makuch after he served for only 16 days, believed to be the shortest tenure on record for a leader of a major mining company anywhere in the world.

Ford Motor Chief Executive Jim Farley said the auto maker doesn’t intend to spin off its electric-vehicle business, tamping down speculation that the company could break off its EV operations to boost market value.

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd. 388  has been a major beneficiary of Hong Kong’s deepening financial ties with China, as well as the decoupling of Chinese companies from U.S. markets, and is one of the world’s most valuable publicly traded exchange firms.

Citadel LLC is further paring back its $2 billion investment in Melvin Capital Management after the hedge fund stumbled in its effort to recover from a near collapse triggered by surges in GameStop Corp. and other “meme stocks” early last year.

Mondo pulls and analyzes data from 2,500 U.S. placements it makes every year, and then pairs that data with insights from talent specialists in the field.

U.S. companies should prepare for cyber blowback as President Biden imposes sanctions on Russia for its ongoing aggression in Ukraine, experts said.

Now Carvana is facing tests. The tailwinds that boosted growth, rising used-car prices, low interest rates and an early-mover advantage in online car sales are ebbing. And the cash-burning company is years away from profitability.

The European Union is proposing legislation that would force more data sharing among companies in Europe—aiming to loosen the grip officials say a few big tech companies have on some commercial and industrial data.

The sale process was initiated by Bridging’s court-appointed receiver, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, in August, 2021. After engaging with more than 200 potential bidders and then narrowing the formal offers down to two, PwC determined the final bids were unsatisfactory.