Tag: Corporate Governance
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All the Ways Elon Inc. Is Already Intertwined
Introduction: The Case for Elon Inc. When people discuss Elon Musk, they often talk about a single company or a singular bold idea. Yet the network of ventures often described as “Elon Inc.” is less a collection of separate brands than a tightly woven ecosystem. From engineering talent and shared suppliers to cross-company collaborations and…
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Malaysian Business Icons Honoured in London with Lifetime Achievement Awards
Two Malaysian business icons recognised in London Two prominent Malaysian business figures were honoured in London for their decades of leadership, innovation, and philanthropic impact. YTL executive chairman Tan Sri Francis Yeoh Sock Ping received the World Outstanding Entrepreneur Lifetime Achievement Award, while Datuk Seri Anne Eu of Eu Yan Sang Malaysia accepted a lifetime…
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Emails Implicate Epstein in Arranging Meetings Between Steve Tisch and Specific Women
Background on the Epstein Trove A newly released trove of emails connected to financier Jeffrey Epstein has reignited public scrutiny over the networks he reportedly cultivated. While many seizure documents have focused on his finances and broader social circle, the latest material highlights communications that allegedly linked Epstein to Steve Tisch, the New York Giants…
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Trustco Upheaval: RVF Moves to Fire Quinton van Rooyen
Background: A volatile moment for Trustco Trustco Group Holdings is navigating a high-stakes leadership confrontation as its largest minority shareholder, Riskowitz Value Fund (RVF), moves to oust the current board and its founder, Quinton van Rooyen. The proposed shakeup comes after a period of tense negotiations and strategic disagreements that have left investors watching closely…
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Trustco Board in Turmoil as Riskowitz Moves to Fire Founder Quinton van Rooyen
Overview: A Governance Shock for Trustco Trustco Group Holdings is facing a high-stakes governance confrontation as its largest minority shareholder, Riskowitz Value Fund (RVF), launched a bid to remove the current board, including founder Quinton van Rooyen, in the upcoming vote. The move marks a dramatic departure from the typical path of shareholder activism and…
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SEC Tightens 9-Year Term Limits for Independent Directors to Align with Global Best Practices
Overview: A stronger rule on independent directors The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced tighter limits on the terms of independent directors, aiming to curb term extensions that can blur governance boundaries. Under the new rule, independent directors are subject to a maximum cumulative term of nine years. After hitting this threshold, boards must…
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SEC Tightens 9-Year Term Cap for Independent Directors Across Firms
New rule aligns with international best practices In a move echoing governance standards seen in global markets, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced tighter restrictions on the tenure of independent directors. The policy targets the cumulative term of directors who serve in a non-executive capacity, aiming to preserve objectivity and fresh perspectives within company…
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Jamie Dimon and the Risk of Defying a President: What Happens When a CEO Pushes Back on Trump
Introduction: A CEO’s balance between business and political risk In recent years, the relationship between Wall Street’s power players and the White House has been a delicate dance. Chief executives, including Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan Chase, have faced a choice: stay tightly within their corporate lanes or risk speaking out on social and political issues.…
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Jamie Dimon and the Risk of Defying Trump: A Banker’s Balancing Act
Introduction: A delicate dance in the Trump 2.0 era Jamie Dimon, the longtime head of JPMorgan Chase, has long been a towering figure in American finance. In the turbulent political climate of the Trump 2.0 era, top Wall Street bankers faced a new calculus: how far can they push back on political and policy opinions…
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Ex-deputy chairman of marine company acquitted after 15-year legal saga
Background A former deputy chairman of a leading marine company has been acquitted after a prolonged 15-year legal battle that kept the industry in a state of uncertainty. The acquittal, handed down after a detailed appeal, marks a dramatic turn in a case that had long cast a shadow over corporate governance and financial practices…