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UnitedHealth Shareholder Wants Chairman and CEO Roles Separated
MINT· 2025-10-03 18:38
(Bloomberg) -- A UnitedHealth Group Inc. shareholder has filed a proposal to require an independent board chair distinct from the chief executive officer, roles that were combined when Stephen Hemsley returned to lead the company this year. The proposal from a nonprofit advocacy group called the Accountability Board, if approved by shareholders, would ask the board to amend the company’s bylaws to codify an independent board chair. “We were very disturbed to see recently that at such a trying time for Un ...
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Bloomberg· 2025-10-01 07:10
Capital Group is favoring international equities over US peers, citing opportunities created by corporate governance reforms in countries like Japan https://t.co/C1wl1Fdawi ...
New catalysts for emerging markets, suggests EMQQ founder Kevin Carter
CNBC Television· 2025-09-29 22:26
Generally, emerging markets have been outpacing the US, but investors have largely passed over two of the biggest, perhaps to their own detriment. Joining me now is Kevin Carter, founder and CIO of EMQQ, along with Dave Nodk, president and director of research at ETF. com.Nice to see both of you gentlemen today. Kevin, let me kick it off with you. China fell out a favor.You say it's back. Why. Sure.Well, I think that the the first thing is China got really really cheap. I mean, there was so much ne negativi ...
Oracle is embarking on a unique succession experiment: A company worth $870 billion run by 4 leaders
Yahoo Finance· 2025-09-24 16:01
How many CEOs does Oracle have? The question arises not just because Oracle recently announced that two executives are the company’s new CEOs, succeeding Safra Catz, who had been CEO or co-CEO for the past 11 years. Making the succession more intriguing, Catz has been elevated to the board of directors with a previously unheard-of title, while founder Larry Ellison continues as chairman of the board and chief technology officer, but with duties that are by no means transparent. Result: We know who Oracle’ ...
Two International Proxy Advisory Firms Support the Governance Project Proposed by OSE Immunotherapeutics at the September 30th General Meeting
Globenewswire· 2025-09-22 06:00
Two International Proxy Advisory Firms Support the Governance Project Proposed by OSE Immunotherapeutics at the September 30th General Meeting NANTES, France – September 22, 2025, 8:00 a.m. CET – OSE Immunotherapeutics SA (ISIN: FR0012127173; Mnemo: OSE) announces that two international proxy advisory firms, including Glass Lewis, recommend shareholders to vote IN FAVOR of the resolutions proposed by the Board of Directors regarding its composition (resolutions 5 to 8) at the general meeting of shareholders ...
I’m the VC researcher who helped uncover Intel’s close ties to China. Its nationalization just exposes a corporate governance crisis
Yahoo Finance· 2025-09-20 11:30
Core Viewpoint - The article argues that Intel's decline is not due to competition but rather a failure of corporate governance, highlighting the need for a reevaluation of board responsibilities in the context of national security and technological competition with China [5][10][18] Group 1: Government and Corporate Relations - Despite receiving $19.5 billion from the CHIPS and Science Act aimed at restoring U.S. semiconductor leadership, Intel chose to invest heavily in China instead of rebuilding its domestic capabilities [6][9] - The U.S. government has a passive role in Intel's governance, agreeing to vote with the board on shareholder matters, which limits its ability to exert control [9][16] - Intel's board members have significant ties to China, raising concerns about their commitment to U.S. national interests [8][12] Group 2: Investment in China - Intel Capital has invested in at least 43 Chinese AI and semiconductor startups, more than any other U.S. corporate venture arm, and has funneled $1.5 billion into Tsinghua University, which has connections to the Chinese military [7][8] - A Reuters investigation revealed that Lip-Bu Tan, an Intel board member, has minority investments in over 600 Chinese startups, some with direct ties to the People's Liberation Army [8][9] Group 3: Corporate Governance Issues - The article criticizes the short-term focus of U.S. corporate governance, which prioritizes immediate shareholder returns over long-term competitiveness and security [11][14] - The current governance structure allows directors with deep ties to adversarial nations to remain insulated from consequences, undermining U.S. technological leadership [12][17] - There is a call for a new fiduciary duty that prioritizes national security and requires oversight of foreign partnerships and technology transfers [15][17]
Analysis-BlackRock, Vanguard scale back company talks as new guidance bites
Yahoo Finance· 2025-09-19 11:03
Core Insights - The world's two largest asset managers, BlackRock and Vanguard, have significantly reduced the number of meetings with company executives this year due to new SEC guidance, impacting discussions on climate change and diversity [1][2][3] Group 1: Meeting Reductions - BlackRock and Vanguard reported declines of 28% and 44% in meetings with company executives compared to the previous year [3] - The new SEC guidance has led to a decrease in shareholder-manager discussions, particularly on non-contentious issues like directorships and executive pay [3][4] Group 2: SEC Guidance Impact - The SEC's new directives, influenced by the Trump administration, have created a chilling effect on investor engagement, making it difficult for fund managers to communicate their voting intentions [4][6] - The guidance requires fund managers to file more complex forms if they exert pressure on management, which could deter active engagement [6] Group 3: Voting Patterns - Both BlackRock and Vanguard have reduced support for climate and social resolutions, continuing a trend observed in previous years [5] - Corporate governance issues remain a focus, with support for these matters still prevalent despite the decline in discussions on climate and social topics [5]
CANPR Technology Ltd. Announces Director Nominations for Upcoming Shareholder Meeting, Adoption of Advance Notice By-Law
Newsfile· 2025-09-19 10:39
CANPR Technology Ltd. Announces Director Nominations for Upcoming Shareholder Meeting, Adoption of Advance Notice By-LawSeptember 19, 2025 6:39 AM EDT | Source: CanPR Technology Inc.Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - September 19, 2025) - CANPR Technology Ltd. (TSXV: WPR) ("CANPR" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its annual general and special meeting of shareholders (the "AGSM") will be held at its offices on Friday, October 24, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. (Toronto time). The Notice of t ...
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation Announces Appointment of James D. Hoffman to its Board of Directors
Businesswire· 2025-09-18 20:30
Sep 18, 2025 4:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, headquartered in Franklin, Tenn., is a leading producer of semi-fabricated specialty aluminum products, serving customers worldwide with highly-engineered solutions for aerospace and high-strength, packaging, general engineering, automotive extrusions, and other industrial applications. The Company's North American facilities produce value-added plate, sheet, coil, extrusions, rod, bar, tube, and wire products, adhering to traditions of ...
In five years, independent directors' fees have doubled. This is how.
MINT· 2025-09-18 00:15
Core Insights - India's top companies have significantly increased fees for independent directors, more than doubling over the past five years to enhance governance and attract global talent [1][2]. Compensation Trends - The average compensation for independent directors at Nifty 50 companies rose from ₹52 lakh in FY20 to ₹1 crore in FY25, nearly doubling [2]. - CEO pay in the same companies increased by approximately 50% during the same period, although the comparison is not strictly like-for-like due to different remuneration structures [7]. Governance and Representation - Independent directors now constitute a significant portion of boards, with representation ranging from nearly 40% to over 50% in the last fiscal year [4]. - Regulations require all listed companies to have at least a third of their board members as independent directors, driving demand for qualified individuals [10]. Market Dynamics - Demand for independent directors has doubled in the last two to three years, driven by the need to address governance issues and the expansion of family businesses [10][11]. - Companies are increasingly willing to offer competitive remuneration to attract directors with global experience, often aligning closer to US standards [12]. Gender Pay Gap - Female independent directors have experienced a faster rise in pay, with compensation in FY25 approximately 2.1 times their FY20 levels, compared to a 1.9 times increase for male counterparts [13].